DESPITE on-going economic challenges and some tricky regulatory issues, Africa is fast approaching the 1 billion mobile subscriptions landmark. The continued rollout of 3G and 4G networks, as well as an influx of low-cost smartphones, is changing the face ... ( read original story ...)
Vodacom demonstrates a solution for mission critical communications – Africa’s first
Vodacom has successfully demonstrated the first broadband multimedia trunking solution on a commercial LTE network in Africa. The solution makes it easier and faster for public safety industry to communicate and it incorporates latest multimedia functions ... ( read original story ...)
Overview of the Telecommunications Market in South Africa : 4G Expansion and Fiber Deployment Creates Opportunities for Multiplay Offerings
The Report South Africa: 4G Expansion and Fiber Deployment Creates Opportunities for Multiplay Offerings provides information on pricing, market analysis, shares, forecast, and company profiles for key industry participants. - MarketResearchReports.biz ... ( read original story ...)
New study: South Africa's 4G expansion and fiber deployment market forecast to 2021
- The overall telecom service revenue in South Africa is estimated to generate $9.2bn in 2016 and is estimated to decline at a CAGR of -2.4% during 2016-2021. - Mobile revenue will account for 75.6% of the total telecom revenue in 2021. - The South Africa ... ( read original story ...)
Africa Roundup: Google expands, 500 Startups tours, BRCK launches SupaBRCK
solar-powered Wi-Fi box that operates as a 3G hotspot and off-grid server. The product is the sequel to BRCK’s eponymous debut creation, launched in 2013 to tackle two common African IT challenges: reliable power and viable internet options. The new ... ( read original story ...)
Vodacom ropes in Huawei for commercial LTE in Africa
Vodacom has demonstrated what it claims to be the first broadband multimedia trunking solution on a commercial LTE network in Africa. The mobile operator says the solution makes it easier and faster for public safety industry to communicate, and it ... ( read original story ...)
Africa: Spreadtrum LTE Soc Platform Is Adopted for India's First 4g-Enabled Feature Phone, Lava Connect M1
New Delhi — Spreadtrum Communications ("Spreadtrum"), a leading fabless semiconductor company with advanced technology in 2G, 3G, and 4G wireless communication standards, today announced that its LTE SoC platform, SC9820 has been adopted by Lava for ... ( read original story ...)