Mobile operators gear for new spectrum release

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Publish date 09 July 2019
Issue Number 4736
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South Africa’s largest mobile operators believe data prices could start falling once the government releases additional spectrum next month. But much will depend on the cost of the spectrum. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the state will begin the process after ...

SA's largest mobile operators believe data prices could start falling once the government releases additional spectrum next month. But much will depend on the cost of the spectrum. President Cyril Ramaphosa said the state will begin the process after repeatedly missing earlier deadlines. However, not everyone is buying this. If it does happen, it will be the first time in 14 years that additional spectrum is released in the country, notes the latest issue of eLaw & Management. This is one of a varied menu of IT law reports featured in the latest issue of our weekly companion product. The popular newsletter – delivered every Wednesday morning – provides subscribers with an overview of global developments in electronic law and technology risk. Subscribe REGISTER NOW for a free two-week trial subscription to our eLaw & Management news service.