The dream of 5G is being punted all over the world, but in reality Sub-Saharan Africa will see a much larger focus on 3G over the next few years. GSMA Intelligence forecasts indicate the first commerc... ( read original story ...)
Fixed-LTE and Netflix vs DStv Premium – Price showdown
and gated communities in South Africa that do not have access to fibre, which means that while prices go down and speeds go up, they cannot benefit from these services. This is where fixed-LTE ... ( read original story ...)
Egypt’s first smartphone maker plans expansion in Africa
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt’s first smartphone maker is looking to enter the broader African market by the end ... has said it uses a Chinese design of 3G/4G U.S. technology. Private investors ... ( read original story ...)
5G – a small revolution?
following hard on the heels of recently highlighted 5G FWA rollouts in the US and ongoing trials in China. Now comes word that African operator Vodacom has tested its high-speed 5G mobile technology i... ( read original story ...)
Paratus upgrades mobile data LTE network
Paratus has successfully concluded the first phase of the upgrades to its Mobile LTE Data network. The operator has confirmed that phase two will commence during November 2018 when the equipment arriv... ( read original story ...)
High Speed 5G Technology Revolution In Africa – Vodacom Picks Lesotho As Testbed
The Lesotho 5G network is the first in Africa. The mountainous kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa has become an unexpected test venue for high-speed 5G mobile technology that is set to revolutionis... ( read original story ...)
Africa – Mobile Network Operators and MVNOs
Africa remains the main region globally for m-money and m-banking services, for example, and while there is little focus on 5G deployments as yet there is considerable effort being undertaken to upgra... ( read original story ...)