Can telcos be innovative and green?

In one way or another, most people across the globe are ‘addicted’ to online connections and experiences. Whether instantly streaming a movie or downloading a file to a laptop – the slightest delay in connectivity causes frustration. By Joe Baguley,...

Ongoing power crisis threatens 5G rollout

The South African telecommunications industry is currently in a state of flux, writes Paul Colmer, exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA). On the one hand, 5G network rollouts are gathering pace, with the latest news that Nokia has won a...

Comsol, Ericsson partner on digital transformation in SA mining

Ericsson has signed a reseller agreement with Comsol at Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona to provide the Ericsson Private 5G solution that will enable Comsol to expand its enterprise business within South Africa’s mining industry. With Ericsson’s...

What’s in store for telecoms in 2023?

Despite the dual headwinds of load shedding and consumer inflation, 2023 has the potential to be a watershed year for telecommunications in South Africa. Nic Laschinger, chief technology officer of Euphoria Telecom With digital migration (seemingly) imminent and...

Power crisis threatens Internet access in SA

The ongoing power crisis is starting to threaten one of the fundamental drivers of South Africa’s digital economy: Internet access. By Paul Colmer, exco member of the Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA) That’s because one of the biggest...

Telecoms trends to watch in 2023

Telecommunications is one of the most dynamic industries globally, continuously developing innovations with the potential to enhance customer experiences and value propositions. By Arnoux Maré, co-owner of MJL Communications and CEO of Innovative Solutions Group (ISG)...