How lockdown and 5G technology are shaping consumer trends in connectivity

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In this edition of the Business Day Spotlight, we’re talking about the benefits and drawback of 5G technology from one of the local industry’s main players.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Jacques du Toit, CEO at technology and telecommunications company, Vox.

The discussion touches on Vox’s operations through lockdown, progress of 5G in SA, remote working into the future, thoughts around the upcoming spectrum allocation slated for early next year, the interest of fibre operators in 5G and increasing cyber security risks for consumers.
21 Sep 2020 English South Africa Business News · News

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