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Internet Solutions

Company Announcement: Internet Solutions disappointed with ICASA's approach to local-loop unbounding

The local telecommunications industry was expecting the release of a local-loop unbundling (LLU) framework document by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) today.

TELECOMS

Spectrum can promote competition in broadcasting networks

Spectrum trading and spectrum leasing would facilitate competition in broadband Internet-protocol (IP)-based networks, which would in turn place a greater constraint on terrestrial- and satellite-based distribution networks, said...

By: Natasha Odendaal

28 Nov 11

Telecoms

Local company launches cellular VoIP service

DUMISANI NKALA There has been a lack of clarity with regards to what Vans are allowed to do

Local value-added network system (Vans) Telconet is launching the iFone mobile service, using voice-over Internet protocol (Voip). Telconet MD Dumisani Nkala says subscribers will now be able to make international calls, using their mobile phones,...

By: Esmarie Swanepoel

11 May 07

Telecoms

Loosening the broadband

As of February 1, 2005, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) was deregulated in South Africa.

By: Amy Heydenrych

07 Apr 06

Breaking News

Telkom to make local-loop investment despite unbundling risk

Despite rising pressure to unbundle the local loop in a bid to increase domestic fixed-lined telecoms competition once the second network operator (SNO) is licensed, incumbent monopoly Telkom is moving ahead with plans to shorten the distance...

By: Terence Creamer

16 Nov 05

Renewable Energy

Solar solution for African telecoms systems

A South African solar company has recently taken advantage of telecommunication rollouts in Africa to export solar systems to a number of countries on the continent.

Telecoms

Indian technology could provide telecoms access to SA’s rural areas

Wireless technology, pioneered in India in a bid to improve that country’s teledensity, is now making inroads into the African market.

By: Helene Le Roux

19 Sep 03

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