NEWS ANALYSIS: Promise of new spectrum amid minefield of issues
22 March 2022 - 05:00
With SA’s telecom regulator having concluded a long-delayed radio frequency spectrum auction, netting the government R14bn, many are likely to be wondering when, and if, the benefits — such as lower data prices, 5G and technology backed economic growth — will actually happen.
Last week, the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) reached a milestone, raising R14.4bn in the country’s first spectrum auction since 2004-2005. ..
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