Internet access Archives

How would SA block internet access? We asked a cybersecurity expert

Having never experienced an internet shutdown in South Africa, we asked CEO at Cybersec Clinique, Doreen Mokoena how it could be done and how you can get around it.

1 600 free WiFi hotspots coming to Western Cape government buildings

At present there are 178 free public WiFi hotspots across 12 Western Cape municipalities.

Dudu Mkhwanazi on winning IITPSA award and the future of Project Isizwe

We chat with the inaugural winner of the IITPSA Social Responsibility / Community Service Award.

South Africa’s monthly broadband internet costs are the 93rd highest in the world

Sub-Saharan Africa has some of the most expensive fixed-line broadband in the world.

The current state of free public WiFi in South Africa

Free public WiFi is on the rise in South Africa, we explore what government and the private sector has done thus far, and look at the current options.

More than half of SA households now have internet access

Almost 5% more South Africans gained access to the internet over a year, according to StatsSA.

New campaign demands more accessible and faster internet for Africa

The campaign hopes to get the attention of African governments so that ICT policies can be prioritised as set out by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

200 million previously unconnected people joined global internet population in 2015

Although the internet access s gradually closing, there is still a chance that three billion people will still be unconnected by 2020.

Mark Zuckerberg shows off the frickin’ lasers he will use to spread the internet

Facebook founder gets excited, shares pictures of Internet.org’s lasers in action. Cue our excitement.

New superfast satellite to bring cheaper internet to Africa and Brazil in 2016

How do you make internet access cheaper? You deliver it from the sky, of course.

Google beats Facebook to buy Titan Aerospace drone maker

Google has bought Titan Aerospace in a bid to bring internet to the world

Telkom wants to offer video, voice, and internet in one flat-rate package

Telkom could be going into competition with DStv, if its plans for a video and internet service for home pan out.

Cybersmart details plans for 100Mbit/s fibre in South Africa

Calling all businesses: it’s time to put your company on a real internet connection.

Tag: Internet access