Telecoms trends to watch in 2014

The Wireless Access Providers’ Association (WAPA) believes there are four trends and technologies in the telecommunications space that will drive the market in 2014. These are: * Penetration of and sophistication of smartphone and mobile applications; * Converged...

Gilat, DiviNetworks boost Internet capacity

Gilat Satcom, a leading provider of satellite and fibre-based connectivity services in Africa, Asia and the Middle East, has announced that it has partnered with DiViNetworks to boost satellite and fibre capacity and reduce costs for ISPs and network operators. With...

Telco services to transform in 2014

International Data Corporation (IDC) predicts that changing customer preferences, the growing usage of applications, rising smart device penetration, and the increasing prominence of over the top (OTT) services will continue to transform services and business models...

Affordable satellite Internet for Free State

Maxwell Technology, a satellite-based Internet and data solutions provider, has extended its footprint to the Free State and will now provide affordable satellite Internet to areas where broadband is unavailable, unreliable or simply too expensive. The company has...

The major telecommunications trends of 2013

The major trends and events that shaped the communications landscape in 2013 are as follows, writes Rob Lith, Business Development director at Connection Telecom. Local trends include the following: Fibre to the building 2013 was the year of sharp fibre price cuts,...