Reflecting on Technology in South Africa Over the Last 15 years
South Africa, in terms of technology, has been trailing behind for a couple of years. This is a look back at my experiences with technology in South Africa over the last 15 years.
Telkom 10 Mbps ADSL upgrades start
ADSL speed upgrades which are set to kick in later this month are starting this weekend Telkom’s highly anticipated ADSL speed upgrades are just around the corner, and numerous Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are gearing up to launch new products aimed at 10 Mbps ADSL subscribers. Telkom has been trialing its 10 Mbps ADSL service...
Vodacom takes on Telkom
SA’s largest mobile company, Vodacom, is taking on its former parent, Telkom, as it launches an ADSL service into the corporate sector – with plans to eventually cut out Telkom’s copper last mile. The company could also try and usurp Telkom’s dominant position in the residential market, but has yet to make an announcement as...

