Opinion

Spectrum woes could sink black start-ups in mobile phone industry

Wireless Open Access Network restrictions alarm potential players

03 January 2021 - 00:00 By VUYANI JARANA

The Wireless Open Access Network (Woan) invitation to apply for access was issued by the Independent Communications Authority of SA (Icasa) in October, starting a long-delayed process to restructure SA’s mobile market. Embedded in Icasa’s approach are crucial elements of the invitation to apply (ITA) militating against the successful operations of Woan...

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