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Going once, going twice, sold: the ICT revolution will be on 5G

6 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

6 August 2026

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technology

◆ Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

◆ Geography

South Africa

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Fusion42 · 6 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

South Africa's Independent Communications Authority (Icasa) plans to expand its National Radio Frequency Plan (NRFP) to enable 5G rollout, significantly advancing the country's digital capabilities and mobile operator services.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

South Africa just opened a large new market for 5G services that you can enter now by partnering with local mobile operators or building 5G-based digital services. This is the clearest chance for telecom founders to capture growth in a rising African tech market.

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