DTT network roll-out on track
Sentech is on track to fulfil its mandate of rolling out the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) to 88% of the population by March 2014. It currently covers 80% of South African citizens. Sentech CEO Setumo Mohapi yesterday told a media briefing that, as of 28...Sentech re-evaluates broadband role
Sentech is re-evaluating its role in the National Broadband Network (NBN) policy and, in the absence of a formalised strategy, has relinquished the radio frequency spectrum that it held for the purpose. The spectrum allocation, in the 2,6GHz and 3,5GHz bands, will be...Most corporate networks are at risk
Although there are dedicated technologies which can automatically download and install updates, these are rarely used – even by companies that have implemented client system management tools. Only 35% of all companies automatically install updates, according to a...Consumer confidence at nine-year low
The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI), released by FNB and Bureau of Economic Research (BER), declined from -3 index points in the fourth quarter of 2012 to a nine-year low of -7 index points in the first quarter of 2013. Having declined by two index points during...Cell C cuts contract data prices
Cell C has introduced several new promotional rates for its contract data offerings. “Cell C has always provided customers with the best data propositions and is determined to continue offering the best value products available to data users in the South African...