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Vodacom network infrastructure expansion in South Africa

Overview

Vodacom has initiated a series of large-scale infrastructure investments across various South African provinces to enhance network coverage, capacity, and energy resilience.

In the Western Cape, the company committed over R500 million during the current financial year. This investment focuses on digital inclusion through Radio Access Network modernization, including 5G and 4G upgrades in areas such as Khayelitsha, Delft, and Mitchells Plain, alongside projects to maintain connectivity during power disruptions.

Expanding on these efforts, Vodacom announced a R1.6 billion investment for the 2027 financial year targeting Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal. In Mpumalanga, over R600 million is allocated to expand broadband in rural areas and townships. In KwaZulu-Natal, a R1 billion commitment supports radio network expansion, LTE and 5G upgrades, and transmission infrastructure improvements.

Entities

Vodacom · Western Cape · KwaZulu-Natal · Mpumalanga

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Vodacom invests R1.6bn in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal network expansion

    Vodacom is investing R1.6 billion to expand 4G and 5G network infrastructure across Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, focusing on rural connectivity and network resilience.

  2. [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Vodacom invests R500 million in Western Cape network expansion

    Vodacom is investing over R500 million in the Western Cape to expand 5G and 4G connectivity, modernize network infrastructure, and improve energy resilience in rural and township communities.

Sources

ad-hoc-news.de · bizcommunity.com · brandspurng.com · eng-africa.co.za · galaxyfm.co.ug · it-online.co.za · newstrends.co.ke · techafricanews.com · techfinancials.co.za