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Fusion42 · 10 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's regulator ICASA is poised to approve standard power 6 GHz spectrum with AFC (Automatic Frequency Coordination) for WiFi operations, positioning the country as a regulatory leader in affordable connectivity and creating a blueprint for African and global spectrum policy.
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South Africa's imminent approval of standard power 6 GHz spectrum creates near-term deployment opportunity for affordable wireless ISPs and AFC service providers, with equipment already certified and ready to deploy—founders in connectivity, WiFi infrastructure, and spectrum tech should monitor ICASA's final ruling and AFC provisioning commercialisation.
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