WiFi 6E ready to supercharge internet speeds in South Africa
The Independent Communication Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has officially made a large tranche of additional 6E spectrum available to South African users, with immediate effect.
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The future of WiFi is (almost) here
WiFi has been a significant part of our daily lives for many years, and its importance continues to grow as more devices rely on wireless connectivity.
Why Millions of South Africans could Pay less for Better Connectivity
You could probably get more reliable, fast connectivity at a price you can afford. Of the 38 million South Africans who used the Internet as of January 2021, 36 million did so on mobile. Not all of them used mobile data (just the mobile device connected to Wi-Fi). But a lot of South Africans are using prepaid or contract data. It’s the most expensive way to connect in this country and among the most expensive worldwide.
Are We Missing an Opportunity to Serve Customers Better and Make More Money?
By Paul Colmer, Exco member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA) writes about the missed opportunity below.
The Top 6 Regulatory Opportunities
We urgently need your feedback on Wi-Fi 6E regulatory so please check out that section if it’s a spectrum band that’s on your radar. Expect high-demand spectrum issue to go to court. As of the regulatory briefing on 16 August 2021 there was a draft settlement order being circulated by the parties involved.
Is All Fibre Unreliable? How to find a quality service provider
There’s a big noise about how fibre prices are tumbling as it reaches a lot more towns and communities faster than ever. But there’s also a bit of steam developing around an increasingly pressured pot of fibre contractors wrecking local infrastructure and disrupting other fibre networks in the process.
Can You Use 2.4 and 5.8GHz Home Wi-Fi Routers to Provide Internet Connectivity to a Few People?
In short, no, it’s illegal, and you will be caught. But, that said, there are legal ways to provide connectivity. It is also legal to put Wi-Fi across your own property but that changes if you cross a public space. You’re also not allowed to share your Internet link according to the contracts you sign for connectivity.
The Rural Community that Built a Network
In a series of 12 small villages in the Eastern Cape, residents are showing the world how access to cost-effective wireless communication network can be achieved. Read more here about this incredible achievement.
Mankosi, a remote rural community in the Eastern Cape, is home to almost 6 000 people. The nearest city is Mthatha, about 60 kilometres away, as the crow flies. Most homes in the villages are not connected to the electricity grid and residents charge their cellphones at a local shop or shebeen, for which they must pay.
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