Browsing: Dominic Cull

There has been considerable noise about the launch – or otherwise – of Starlink in South Africa. What’s the real story?

Elon Musk’s Starlink appears to be making preparations to enter the South African market.

Vodacom and MTN want big internet firms to contribute a “fair share” for carrying data traffic over their networks.

Icasa’s decision to make available an additional 500MHz for Wi-Fi applications has essentially tripled the spectrum available.

Icasa will hold another auction for radio frequencies suitable for mobile broadband early in 2024.

Icasa has come under fire for failing to provide new network and service licences to industry players.

When finalised and adopted by municipalities, the by-laws will govern access to municipal land and infrastructure for deploying fibre networks or erecting towers.

The Internet service provider industry in South Africa is fed up with confusing regulations from communications regulator Icasa over ownership rules.

The issue has reached prominence in Europe, the US and other markets, but where does South Africa stand on the subject of network neutrality? By Carmen Cupido.

The Internet Service Providers’ Association has strongly criticised communications regulator Icasa for attempting to “micromanage” the sector.