The mobile operator will invest R250 million in projects for the radio access network and R150 million to fund transmission in the region.
Vodacom Central Region, encompassing Free State and Northern Cape , is investing over R400 million this financial year in the region’s network.
“We are investing heavily in the network in the Free State and Northern Cape in order to achieve our goal of building an inclusive digital society,” says Evah Mthimunye, managing executive of Vodacom Central Region. From this expenditure, R250 million will go towards projects for the radio access network, R150 million to fund transmission, which includes the rollout of microwave and fibre for network capacity, and upgrades in the current financial year.According to the telco, Vodacom Central Region’s 3G population coverage is at 99% and 98.2% for 4G.
Vodacom Central Region Broadband Connectivity Evah Mthimunye Network Resilience 3G 5G Northern Cape Free State
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gauteng Jaguars and Free State Crinums to face off in Telkom Netball League finalGauteng Jaguars and Free State Crinums to face off in Telkom Netball League final
Read more »
Protection order meaningless: Free State man stabs wife to death in front of childrenThe Free State woman had opened and closed criminal cases against her husband for years. She also had a protection order against him. The Free State woman had a protection order against her husband at the time of her death.
Read more »
Life in jail for Free State man who murdered his wifeLife in jail for Free State man who murdered his wife
Read more »
Two people killed, 12 injured in Free State bus crashTwo people killed, 12 injured in Free State bus crash
Read more »
Zola 7 to Celebrate Youth Day at Free State, Mzansi Delighted Over His ComebackZola 7 posted a TikTok video telling fans he'd celebrate Youth Day in the Free State. Mzansi peeps were happy to see that the iconic star was back on the grind.
Read more »
National disaster declared for KZN, Eastern Cape, Free State in wake of severe weatherNational disaster declared for KZN, Eastern Cape, Free State in wake of severe weather
Read more »