A showdown is looming between Telkom and municipalities across the country as they begin to roll out their own telecommunication networks.
One municipality, Knysna, is already using its own wireless network even though it has received a warning from Telkom. It plans to offer wireless services through a private company to consumers from early next year.
Other municipalities have pilot projects, are testing networks, conducting feasibility studies, completing business plans and selecting private sector partners to offer these services.
Major municipalities that are rushing to offer Internet services from next year include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Tshwane. They aim to halve their telecommunication costs and promise huge potential savings for consumers who use their networks.
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One municipality, Knysna, is already using its own wireless network even though it has received a warning from Telkom. It plans to offer wireless services through a private company to consumers from early next year.
Other municipalities have pilot projects, are testing networks, conducting feasibility studies, completing business plans and selecting private sector partners to offer these services.
Major municipalities that are rushing to offer Internet services from next year include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Tshwane. They aim to halve their telecommunication costs and promise huge potential savings for consumers who use their networks.
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