R500 Million to Expand Broadband in Townships & Rural Areas

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R500 Million to Expand Broadband in Townships & Rural Areas
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This financial year, Vodacom Eastern Cape plans to invest R500 million as part of its larger digital inclusion strategy to upgrade its network, enhance energy projects, and increase broadband coverage, especially in townships and rural areas.

The majority of this investment will go toward updating network infrastructure, establishing new sites, implementing 5G, and expanding LTE coverage on ICASA’s authorized spectrum. The coverage will focus on three major locations in the Eastern Cape: Lower Bay , Central Bay , and Upper Bay . This initiative will solve the digital divide between urban and rural areas.

Vodacom Eastern Cape is investing a substantial amount of money in backup power supplies and security enhancements to prevent theft, vandalism, and power outages, guaranteeing consistent network availability. Comprehending the financial strains faced by consumers, Just4You and Just4YourTown provide reasonable voice and data bundles, ranging from R5 for 150MB + 30 minutes to R19 for 1GB and R29 for unlimited Vodacom-to-Vodacom voice minutes.By sponsoring educational programs that nurture young people’s potential and advance the socioeconomic development of the area, Vodacom Eastern Cape is dedicated to fostering inclusiveness for everyone.

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