How MVNOs can support digital transformation
In the current Covid-19 environment, connectivity has proved more critical than ever. By Stephen Bailey, executive head at Standard Bank South Africa With the accelerated transfer of social interaction, education, and commerce from the physical to the virtual world,...
Government has a responsibility to award spectrum fairly
Data is the world's most valuable commodity and the government has a critical responsibility to release spectrum in a manner that guarantees entrance for new market players, lower costs and equitable distribution. This is the word from Ignition Telecoms CEO Valde...
Airbus takes off with private network from Ericsson
Ericsson and Airbus have extended their ongoing partnership to increase aircraft production and validation efficiency using Ericsson technology. The secure solution from Ericsson features a 4G private network that is also 5G ready and includes a robust and redundant...
Nokia ranked top in 5G patents
Nokia has been ranked as number one in 5G patents in an independent study. In its study on Standard Essential Patents (published April 2021), independent analyst firm PA Consulting concluded that Nokia is number one for ownership of granted patents that the...
Fixed LTE a viable connectivity option for SA
In recent years, fibre has taken preference over traditional fixed connectivity mediums in many South African homes due to reliable download and upload speeds with uncapped offerings. By Theolin Moodley, senior product manager: APN & LTE at Vox However, LTE and...
Lower prices for satellite connectivity
MorClick has launched a 20Mbps capped satellite internet packages starting at only R599 a month. "This is easily one of the cheapest satellite internet packages in the South African market," says Mohamed Hassim, MD of MorClick Satellite Internet. He explains that the...
Evotel provides Welkom schools with free fibre
Fibre network operator (FNO) Evotel, with the installation of its fibre network infrastructure in Welkom, is also providing schools falling within its network coverage with free access to its fast and reliable fibre. "As responsible citizens we believe in fully...
Argantic helps customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge
Connecting customers to the voice network has traditionally been a prohibitive cost. However, Argantic is now helping customers connect to Teams Voice free of charge. All they now need to pay is the phone system license, SIP and call costs. The Microsoft Teams Voice...
The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential
In name it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is much more than blazing fast mobile broadband. By: Josh Aroner, vice-president: global customer marketing at Nokia Research by Nokia Bell Labs in 2020 found that 5G...
Satellite broadband a key component in Africa’s B2B connectivity mix
The media coverage received by the launch of the Starlink internet connectivity service in SA by Elon Musk's SpaceX corporation, has focused attention on this exciting technology and driven a reappraisal of its role in the world's connectivity mix. While Starlink...
Why we can’t go back to the future
How can we harness the impact that connectivity has had on our lives since the start of Covid-19? Ericsson President and CEO Börje Ekholm outlines the consequences that the pandemic has had on our online lives, and why we cannot go back to pre-pandemic habits. Through...
Private APNs: not dead just yet
Companies have until 30 June 2021 to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) or risk significant financial fines or even jail time for their executives. By Justin Hövener, senior product manager: carrier and communications at Vox Much focus will...