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ICASA Publishes South Africa's 6G Spectrum Roadmap

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South Africa's communications regulator ICASA has unveiled a roadmap for the country's transition to 6G technology, setting the spectrum planning horizon and signalling regulatory intent for next-generation mobile infrastructure. The roadmap provides a long-term investment framework for operators and infrastructure developers.

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ICASA unveils roadmap for South Africa’s 6G future · itweb.co.za · T2

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South Africa Maps Out 6G Future
South Africa's communications regulator ICASA has unveiled a roadmap for the country's transition to 6G technology, setting the spectrum planning horizon and signalling regulatory intent for next-generation mobile infrastructure. The roadmap provides a long-term investment framework for operators and infrastructure developers.