Vodacom is set to launch its own 5G network this year after\nsigning an agreement with South African wholesale network provider Liquid\nTelecoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roaming and managed services agreement is said to give\nVodacom permission to roam on Liquid Telecom\u2019s 5G network while also\nmaintaining it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis agreement will allow Vodacom to offer customers a\nleading connectivity experience at a time when most 5G spectrum is yet to be\nassigned,\u201d said a statement from Vodacom. \u201c5G services are currently being\ntrialled ahead of a commercial launch during this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liquid Telecoms announced its plans to launch South Africa\u2019s\nfirst wholesale 5G network in January 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAvailable from early 2020 in all major South African cities,\nthis latest fifth-generation of mobile Internet connectivity will enable\nwholesale operators to create innovative, ultra-fast, and scalable digital\nservices for their customers,\u201d says Liquid Telecom CEO, Nic Rudnick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur wholesale operating partners can exploit our new, ultrafast\n5G roaming network to build the next generation of communications and make\ninnovation possible, anytime, anywhere. 5G will facilitate real-time remote\ncollaboration, improved business efficiency and lower costs – ultimately\ndriving growth in the South African economy.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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