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Does South Africa have a 5G network?

More than half of South Africa’s population is now covered by a 5G wireless network. This is according to a new report published by research firm Africa Analysis, which described this as a “significant milestone” in the deployment of the technology in the country.

What percentage of South Africa's population is covered by 5G?

More than half of South Africa’s population is now covered by a 5G wireless network, according to a new report. More than half of South Africa’s population is now covered by a 5G wireless network.

Is South Africa ready for 5G expansion?

This milestone signals a transformative period for the sector, with further network expansions projected over the next five years. Africa Analysis’ 2025 SA 5G Report reveals that South Africa reached 10.8 million 5G subscribers by December 2024, a figure combining mobile users and fixed wireless access (FWA) customers.

Is sa 5G a'significant milestone' in the deployment of 5G?

This is according to a new report published by research firm Africa Analysis, which described this as a “significant milestone” in the deployment of the technology in the country. Africa Analysis’s 2025 SA 5G Report, titled “Rapid Growth and Market Transformation Potential”, has made a number of key findings, including that:

Who is the biggest 5G network operator in South Africa?

Vodacom has emerged as the largest 5G mobile network operator in terms of subscribers and revenue, while Telkom leads the fixed-wireless segment. Meanwhile, Comsol has positioned itself in the private 5G network space, a segment that is still in its early stages of development in South Africa.

Which countries are launching 5G in Africa?

Key Messages 4G continues to expand in Africa, and 5G is on the operators’ radar. South Africa was the first country in the region to launch 5G, and has since been joined by a handful of countries: Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Togo.