The companies are pooling their expertise and resources to extend high-quality connectivity solutions to areas that have historically been marginalised in terms of access to digital infrastructure.
WIOCC has connected FirstNet Technology Services to the 2Africa cable system between Durban and Cape Town.
The fibre network operator invested R2.5 billion to modernise its network and drive fibre deployment to pass 1 217 110 homes, a 17% increase.
Total headline earnings per share and basic earnings per share increased by more than 100% to 376 cents and 385.5 cents, respectively, says the firm.
The telecoms tower infrastructure company’s ambition is to provide coverage for an extra 20 million people by 2026.
The bank’s new mobile virtual network operator collaboration with MTN SA will see it rebrand its offering to Standard Bank Connect.
The franchise model has proven to be successful, with franchising stores performing 14% better than the company-owned facilities, says the telco.
Stronger operational performance, driven by continued demand for next-gen technologies, contributes to improved earnings.
The fixed wireless access network provider aims to increase its tower footprint across SA, while introducing 5G-like and fibre-equivalent offerings.
The State IT Agency’s transversal tender stipulates solar as one of its higher-level solution requirements.