Great opportunities created by a fast and stable Internet connection
Fast and stable Internet connections change the way people
operate at home and at work, and brings with them many great
benefits.
This is according to Siatik CEO Brett StClair, who was speaking
about digital disruption at the 2018 MyBroadband Fibre
Connection at The Venue in Melrose Arch.
StClair said the average home is changing, with Wi-Fi and
mobile Internet access becoming a cornerstone of the modern
home.
This pervasive Internet access means that people are moving
away from traditional entertainment and business platforms.
Traditional broadcasting TV is replaced by streaming services
like Netflix and Showmax, messaging has become the preferred
communication method, and connected home assistants are growing
in popularity.
This is only the start, however, with the next phase of
connected devices set to disrupt transportation and the way we
communicate.
Self-driving cars, online bots which can help with everyday
tasks like homework and scheduling appoints, and advanced AI
services are just around the corner.
Generally referred to as the fourth industrial revolution,
there are great advances in robotics, artificial intelligence,
blockchain, nanotechnology, quantum computing, and
biotechnology taking place.
The Internet of Things, 3D printing, and autonomous vehicles
are already used in many cities around the world, and to
support these advances high-speed mobile and fixed-line
networks with low latency are essential.
MTN is one of the companies which is investing billions into
its network to make sure South Africa is ready for the fourth
industrial revolution.
Over the past three years, it has invested over R30 billion
into its network, and its network rollout in 2017 was the
largest in South Africa’s history.
MTN now has a 3G population coverage figure of 98%, and 4G
population coverage of 83%.
To further drive innovation in the network space, MTN also
partnered with Huawei to conduct the first 5G outdoor trial in
Africa.
As part of the 5G trial, MTN reached download speeds of 530Mbps
and upload speeds of 79Mbps – along with a latency of 7ms.
5G is one of the cornerstones of the fourth industrial
revolution, and MTN is ensuring that South Africa is not left
behind in this regard.
Now read: MTN
launches new ‘Made for Home’ LTE offering
This article was published in partnership with MTN.
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