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Telecommunications

Telecommunications is the industry concerned with the transmission of information over distances using electronic means, including voice, data, video and internet services. The sector encompasses fixed-line and mobile telephony, broadband internet, satellite communications, fibre-optic networks and emerging technologies such as 5G. Telecommunications infrastructure forms the backbone of modern economies, enabling commerce, government services, education and social connectivity. Key players include network operators, equipment manufacturers, tower companies and service providers. The industry is characterised by high capital expenditure requirements for network deployment and maintenance, regulatory oversight of spectrum allocation and licensing, and rapid technological evolution. Revenue streams include subscription fees, data charges, interconnection fees and value-added services. In Africa, mobile telecommunications has been a transformative force, with mobile penetration often exceeding fixed-line infrastructure and enabling mobile money, e-commerce and digital financial services. The sector faces ongoing challenges including spectrum availability, infrastructure sharing, cybersecurity threats and the need for continuous investment to meet growing data demand. Telecommunications is increasingly converging with information technology, media and entertainment sectors, creating integrated digital ecosystems. The rollout of next-generation networks and the expansion of rural connectivity remain strategic priorities across developing markets.

Telecommunications News


New five-band LampSite commercial launch at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre
First commercial use of new five-band LampSite solution completed
3rd June 2026

Telecommunications and ICT giants MTN Zambia and Huawei completed the world's first commercial deployment of the new five-band LampSite solution at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre,... 


CIPS Conference 2026 to spotlight Africa's supply chain future as countdown begins
2nd June 2026

With just over 60 days to go, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa, part of the world's leading professional body and globally recognised gold standard for... 


South Africa Had the Highest Rate of Suspected Digital Fraud Among African Countries Analysed
South Africa Had the Highest Rate of Suspected Digital Fraud Among African Countries Analysed
2nd June 2026

South Africa had the highest rate of suspected digital fraud 1 among African countries analysed, with 3.0% of transactions involving consumers in South Africa being suspected of digital fraud... 


Rising infrastructure crime, electricity outages push telecom resilience costs higher – Icasa
1st May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Theft, vandalism and electricity outages continue to weigh on South Africa’s telecommunications sector, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (Icasa’s) latest ‘State of the... 


Africa’s energy gaps slow ICT sector decarbonisation, Vodacom warns in new research report
24th April 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

A new research report published by telecommunications group Vodacom highlights Africa’s high vulnerability to climate change, with decarbonisation efforts hampered by critical energy challenges.... 


MTN Nigeria’s commercial sub-1 GHz massive MIMO site
World's first commercial sub-1 GHz massive MIMO deployed
23rd April 2026

Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria has partnered with information and communications technology provider Huawei to complete the world’s first commercial deployment of sub-1 GHz massive... 


Image of a map of Africa, a doctor and company logos
Extending satellite connectivity across Africa
16th April 2026

Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has launched a solution aimed at delivering satellite connectivity to organisations based in remote communities in regions... 


MTN Nigeria Building
First 25 Gbps full duplex microwave link implemented
14th April 2026

Telecoms giant MTN Nigeria has announced the successful testing of the first commercial 25 Gbps full duplex microwave link in sub-Saharan Africa with Huawei Nigeria. The test was conducted on the... 


An image on a generator being delivered
Generators continue to offer value
10th April 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Amid South Africa's evolving energy landscape, generators and standby power solutions remain highly relevant, provided that they are deployed intelligently through proactive fuel and load... 


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