The big 5G debate in South Africa
MTN and Vodacom have said that work on releasing additional radio frequency spectrum for use in 5G networks must start now.
Unless the government ensures 5G spectrum is released quickly, it will be the first time that South Africa is completely left behind when a new generation of wireless technology is released, MTN warned.
“Licensing 5G spectrum should be made a priority as this would prevent a situation where South Africa ends up lagging behind the rest of the world,” agreed Vodacom.
“This would also take some of the pressure off digital migration.”
MTN and Vodacom have said that work on releasing additional radio frequency spectrum for use in 5G networks must start now.
Unless the government ensures 5G spectrum is released quickly, it will be the first time that South Africa is completely left behind when a new generation of wireless technology is released, MTN warned.
“Licensing 5G spectrum should be made a priority as this would prevent a situation where South Africa ends up lagging behind the rest of the world,” agreed Vodacom.
“This would also take some of the pressure off digital migration.”