Cell C completes network migration

Cell C has successfully completed its network migration ahead of schedule and is now operating with access to circa 14 000 towers countrywide, with more than 12 000 sites 4G/LTE enabled. Cell C customers will benefit from the expanded national coverage, better quality...

Power blackouts leave mobile network operators vulnerable

In recent years, South Africa has been grappling with frequent power cuts, leading to network vulnerabilities and inefficiencies for MNOs. These disruptions are not only causing inconvenience to users but also hindering MNOs’ ability to monetise the surging data...

MTN SA drives off-grid renewable energy

MTN South Africa has launched an RFI (request for information) for zero carbon renewable “wheeling” and on-site renewable solutions for various data centres and base transceiver station (BTS) sites across South Africa. The company has also signed its first...
Huawei showcases innovation with Wi-Fi 7 product launch

Huawei showcases innovation with Wi-Fi 7 product launch

Huawei’s recently launched, latest generation Wi-Fi 7 products, promise even faster and more reliable connectivity to users in South Africa. The launch, which took place at Huawei’s Woodmead Campus in Johannesburg, also acted as an innovation showcase for various...

Red Hat expands collaboration with Nvidia

Red Hat has announced a collaboration with Nvidia to deliver radio access network (RAN) deployments on industry-standard servers across hybrid and multicloud. From private datacenters to multiple public clouds to the network edge, the enterprise Kubernetes platform...

Evotel helps Goldfields clean up Riebeeckstad

Evotel has supported Goldfields WiFi and Computers – a Welkom ISP in the Free State – with a R90 000 monetary donation for its “Restore Riebeeckstad” project. The project involves a comprehensive cleaning up of the town aimed at providing a...