Removing ad valorem duties is a first step, but more work needs to be done to bridge the affordability gap.
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South Africa’s big operators have lauded the announcement that luxury duties on basic smartphones will be scrapped.
Industry body ACT has told Icasa that the satellite licensing regime should not benefit some players over others.
The notion that South Africa’s big operators should be entitled to “Fair Share” is “difficult to swallow” for smaller industry players.
Andile Ngcaba said a move to erect toll roads for “over the top” companies in South Africa is not warranted.
Telecoms industry body ACT has called for ‘Fair Share’ and lighter regulations to help sustain infrastructure investments.
The telecoms industry is facing a barrage of threats, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi tells the TechCentral Show.
Lobby group ACT says government is not doing enough to counter the negative impact of power problems on the sector.
ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi says government deadlines for 2G and 3G switch-off in South Africa are not helpful.
TechCentral asked some of South Africa’s biggest ICT players to share their views on where they think the new communications minister should prioritise his efforts.