Retailers say 2G and 3G devices are still very popular among South African consumers.
South Africa wants to ban the type approval and activation of 2G and 3G-only devices by September and December 2024, which could hurt some local retailers.
MyBroadband asked MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Ackermans and PEP owner Pepkor how the bans would impact their sales. A Vodacom spokesperson said 2G and 3G terminal sales still make up a large portion of the market, primarily driven by customer demand. “Our recommendation to government is to first engage with industry regarding managing the inflow rate of new 2G/3G devices into the market, and then monitor the rate of attrition of 2G/3G devices on the various networks, before deciding on next steps,” the spokesperson said.
“The commencement for the shutdown of the 2G and 3G services is 1 June 2025. This deadline is meant to allow mobile network operators some level of discretion and for them to decide which network to switch off first,” it said.
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