ICASA Publishes Draft Spectrum Roadmap Targeting 18,588 MHz by 2030

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South Africa’s communications regulator published a sweeping mobile spectrum roadmap targeting 18,588 MHz by 2030, even as mobile networks face rising competitive pressure from low-cost prepaid fibre and low Earth orbit satellite services expanding across townships and rural regions. South Africa’s telecommunications sector is undergoing a profound structural shift. While mobile networks grapple with surging … Read more

Amazon vs SpaceX: The $11.6 Billion Battle for the Stars

Amazon’s $11.6 Billion Gamble: The High-Stakes Battle for Global Satellite Dominance Amazon is making a massive play for the heavens, committing billions of dollars to ensure it isn’t left behind in the orbital gold rush. In a move that signals an all-out war for global connectivity, the e-commerce giant is spending billions to challenge the … Read more