Q-KON , Guodian Gaoke, StarWin in IoT LEO alliance
African-based provider of satellite communication solutions Q-KON has reached a tripartite strategic alliance agreement with Beijing Guodian High-Tech Technology and China StarWin Science and Technology to offer Internet of Things (IoT) services supported by the...
Broadband access for a more equitable digital future
In today’s digital-first world, broadband access is no longer a nice-to-have. It is the foundation of modern life. By Nehal Osman, business centre lead of fixed networks for sub-Saharan Africa and Vodafone MEA at Nokia Yet for millions of people across Sub-Saharan...
Dear modern telcos, your legacy BSS could be holding you back
According to a recent Capgemini report, more than 70% of telecom operators understand that legacy systems are a barrier to digital transformation and hinder the delivery of efficient, personalised services to customers. By Damian Burnett, sales director at VAS-X While...
Oni-Tel launches high-speed fibre backbone at DPA
Oni-Tel Fibre Networks has launched its Inter-Data Centre Fibre Network, with Digital Parks Africa (DPA) serving as the inaugural point of presence (PoP). The high-speed fibre backbone connects all major data centres across Gauteng, enabling seamless, low-latency...
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal invests R1,1bn
Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal has announced a transformative investment of over R1,1-billion in network infrastructure for the current financial year (FY26). "Our investment in KwaZulu-Natal reflects our commitment to building a digitally inclusive province where everyone can...
Huge TNS launches MVNO
Huge TNS has launched a MVNO capability that allows organisations to enter a market long dominated by major banks and national retailers. Huge TNS can provide organisations with a simple, cost-effective way to access capabilities that have traditionally been out of...
Voxx launches Kiwi Wireless
Vox has announced the launch of Vox Kiwi Home Wireless, a consumer broadband service that delivers a fibre-like experience without the need for trenching or cabling. Powered by Tarana’s next-generation technology, Kiwi offers speeds of 50Mbps, 100Mbps and up to...
SA’s path to digital inclusion starts with meaningful connectivity
In a world where connectivity creates opportunity, millions of South Africans still sit on the wrong side of the digital divide. Approximately 21% of the population - around 13,6-million people - remain offline, locked out of the digital economy because internet...
MetroFibre brings affordable fibre connectivity to KwaThema
MetroFibre has opened its sixth Fibre Experience Store in KwaThema, marking another step forward in its mission to bridge the digital divide and make high-speed, affordable internet available to more South Africans in underserved communities. KwaThema represents one...
Why SA’s future depends on smart cities and high-speed fibre
By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s people will live in cities. South Africa is already feeling that pull as more people move to metros in search of work and opportunity. By Dr Sunil Piyarlall, executive for network architecture and modelling at Openserve Many of our...
Telcos and ISPs should prioritise cybersecurity
Cybercriminals have historically targeted banks and financial institutions, for a simple reason: money. By Anthony Laing, NEC XON GM of networking With direct access to high-value data, including personal, credit card and payment details, banks were natural targets...
AI heralds a new era of innovation for telecoms
Artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the status quo in telecommunications. As major global innovators push the boundaries of AI development, telecom companies have an opportunity to leverage these capabilities and deliver groundbreaking services that redefine...