South Africa’s 5G market enters dynamic growth phase By Admire Moyo, ITWeb news editor.Johannesburg, 30 Jan 20255G delivers faster speeds, reduced congestion and improved mobile connectivity, ...

More than half of South Africa’s population is now covered by a 5G wireless network, according to a new report.

Vodacom was the first to launch commercial mobile 5G services in the country in June 2020. At the end of 2024, its 5G network reached over 50% of the South African population, up from 30% a year ago.

According to the telcos, the JV will extend network coverage for up to 19 million people ... Mozambique, and Tanzania. Vodacom and Orange carried out 5G tests in DRC in 2023.

up 4.8%,” the mobile network said. In terms of specific trends, Vodacom said its Internet-connected devices grew 5.8% to 32 million, while 4G and 5G devices increased by 7.9% to 23.9 million.