It’s time to share scarce spectrum in South Africa
Dynamic spectrum sharing offers a compelling solution to meeting growing demand for broadband internet access.
View ArticleState’s latest free data plan panned
The policy is full of good intentions but lacks a practical plan for implementation, an industry expert has warned.
View ArticleCorrupt municipalities crushing affordable connectivity in South Africa
Connectivity should be driven by market needs rather than manipulated by powerful operators.
View ArticleIcasa wants operators to learn to share spectrum
Icasa wants spectrum to be shared and dynamically allocated based on demand, time, location and usage patterns.
View ArticleThe battle over the upper 6GHz band in South Africa
One of the hottest debates in South Africa today revolves around 6GHz spectrum, particularly its allocation for either Wi-Fi or 5G.
View ArticleA tale of two internets: from trade wars to 6G
Deepening tensions between China and the US could lead to the bifurcation of internet standards and technologies.
View ArticleThe fight over the 6GHz band and the future of connectivity
Technologies such as Passpoint and Open Roaming can help bridge the gap in South Africa’s spectrum battle.
View ArticleVodacom and Maziv: a contrarian viewpoint
If Vodacom had succeeded in its deal to buy fibre operator Maziv, rural South Africans would be the ones to suffer.
View Article2025 will usher in the era of ‘Wi-Fi everywhere’
This year will likely be remembered as the one when the concept of “Wi-Fi everywhere” became a reality.
View ArticleSouth Africa’s digital divide: the real heroes aren’t who you think
South Africa’s mobile operators are perpetuating the digital divide with high prices, argues Paul Colmer.
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