IN THE 21st century, one expects to be able to connect to the internet at any time and anywhere. Connectivity needs to be uninterrupted and data needs to travel quickly; it is as if internet connectivity has become a human right. This is a growing belief of people across the world, regardless of their monetary wealth. As such, companies have recognised the business case for bringing wireless connectivity to low income earners and the impoverished in SA.Wireless connectivity is being achieved in SA through WiFi, a technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) network. Millions of South Africans are being exposed to WiFi at a low or no cost to them but somebody is paying for the technology.READ THIS: Icasa says data prices will go on falling as operators step up competitionOne company which has become a major player in the WiFi technology arena is VAST networks. VAST operates an open-access WiFi network which its clients can then use to provide WiFi se...
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