by David Yates | Jan 7, 2014 | Broadband, Government
Government delays in improving broadband internet access are having a negative impact on the country’s economy, according to rankings by the World Economic Forum (WEF) published in a recent report. In 2013, South Africa occupied 70th place in the WEF rankings of 144...by David Yates | Sep 7, 2013 | ADSL, Consumer, Copper
A recent report shows that South Africans only get 78.8% of the broadband speed they are promised. This is significantly lower than the global average of 86.75%. The Household Promise Index compares and ranks the median ratio of actual download speed to the download...by David Yates | Jul 29, 2013 | Broadband, Copper, Cost, Government
Cable theft costs South Africa about R5 billion a year, and the “war on cable theft” is being intensified says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. “Cable theft should be viewed as a serious crime which has potential to negatively impact our economic growth as a country....