South Africa's telco industry calls for tech firms to help fund infrastructure
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 21 2024
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Source: Reuters
Telecoms Industry Proposal: South Africa's telecoms industry body, ACT, is advocating for digital content providers (OTT platforms) to contribute financially to the network infrastructure that supports their services, arguing this would ensure a fair distribution of costs and encourage investment in network upgrades.
Regulatory Collaboration: The proposal suggests a collaborative regulatory approach where OTT service providers are treated similarly to traditional network operators, with an emphasis on establishing fair share arrangements grounded in legal and commercial fairness.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








