Launch highlighted the importance of spectrum and although Covid-19 had fast tracked the release of some spectrum, the auction to be held in November would be of vital importance. South Africa will fall behind if we do not release the 5G spectrum now so we can fuel the digital revolution. Motsa remained positive and discussed how MTN believed they could enter into a commercial agreement with Government to get the Spectrum needed at the auction, there was no going back.
MTN will be the first network operator in the Southern Hemisphere to demonstrate a game cloud streaming technology on their 5G network. Triple A games are going to be available instantly on a mobile device which will become the controller, so you don’t need a console. 5G adds value to educational, medical and business arenas through its real time, constant availability and fast speeds. The launch highlighted how the Internet of things can reach its true potential with the high capacity of 5G.