How to get the best out of fibre
South Africa's high-speed broadband Internet sector is a model of consumer choice, with consumers able to choose from a variety of ISPs providing Internet access and other services over the open-access fibre networks being rolled out across South Africa. However,...
5G enables future tech, but challenges remain
Digital transformation is rapidly changing the way in which we live, work, and play, and upcoming 5G technology will be crucial in providing the level of connectivity that will improve user experiences and expand broadband wireless services beyond mobile internet. By...
What will 5G really mean for you?
Over the past few months, we have seen a storm of hype about 5G, the next evolution in mobile network technology. By Ernst Wittmann, global account director: MEA and country manager: southern Africa at TCL Handset manufacturers are starting to come to market with...
Cisco, Swarm, UTStarcom join DSA
The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has announced that Cisco Systems, Swarm Technologies and UTStarcom have joined the Alliance, as more and more companies are introducing wireless technologies that enable the full range of narrowband and wideband applications by...
WASPA’s inaugural board begins its term
South Africa's Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA) recently amended its Constitution to better equip the non-profit industry association to represent the interests of its members while also pursuing a mobile consumer protection mandate. WASPA's...
Nokia showcases Factory in a Box 2.0
Nokia is showcasing the second generation of its Factory in a Box at Hannover Messe 2019, taking place this week. The container is a proof of concept that demonstrates how Industry 4.0 solutions can be packed, transported and brought back into service in a matter of...
Unlocking the 5G promise
As we head further into 2019, the world of telecoms continues to be abuzz with talk about 5G networks. 5G represents an exponential step-change from our current cellular data networks (3G and 4G), promising speeds hundreds or even thousands of times faster than we...
Huawei, MTN to expand digital services
Huawei and MTN have signed a business innovation MOU, jointly committing to bringing cutting edge digital services to African business and consumers. The agreement was signed in Barcelona, Spain at the conclusion of the Mobile World Congress. Huawei has a 17-year...
F5 enables 5G services for service providers
F5 Networks has announced several new solutions and enhancements designed to allow service providers to launch 5G services. The announcements include a new network functions virtualization (NFV) package that will enable the optimization and scale of existing 4G and...
Etisalat Misr and Ericsson prepare for 5G
Ericsson has announced the signing of two new contracts with Etisalat Misr to expand the latter's 4G network capabilities and extend the Managed Services deal. The first agreement entails expansion of current 4G capabilities, advanced features deployment all over...
Rakuten selects Nokia IMPACT for IoT
Nokia has announced that Rakuten has selected its Intelligent Management Platform for All Connected Things (IMPACT) to help the company tap new revenue opportunities through the rollout of Internet of Things (IoT) services across Japan. As an integrated,...
Ericsson, VMware simplify network virtualisation
Ericsson and VMware have signed a global partnership that will simplify deploying and running a combination of Ericsson applications and VMware's vCloud NFV platform for CSPs. The alliance includes technical collaboration and interoperability testing across Ericsson's...