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, ...

VODACOM invests significantly in its network in South Africa to increase network coverage and promote digital inclusion. Typically, the operator spends more than R11 billion (US$596 million) a year on ...

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.

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.

Building and maintaining networks in remote rural areas remains a major challenge in the DRC. To address this, Orange and Vodacom have pledged ... driven by solid 5G traction, greater visibility ...

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.

With its relatively cheap pricing, quality of service, and Starlink’s promise to launch in 14 more African markets in 2025, ...

“5G networks are expected to unlock new possibilities ... However, he notes, regulatory challenges, such as the recent blocking of Vodacom's acquisition of a stake in fibre operator Maziv ...

Under Joosub’s leadership, Vodacom launched several industry-firsts, including the country’s first commercial LTE network and first 5G mobile network. Outside of South Africa, one of the company’s ...