南非在负担得起的电话和数据节省技术的帮助下,尽管成本高昂,但仍取得了5G推广进展。 South Africa's 5G rollout advances despite high costs, aided by affordable phones and data-saving tech.

南非5G扩张的推动面临着智能手机成本和数据价格高的挑战,但MTNR 2,5G电话和Opera Mini的数据压缩浏览器等举措正在改善访问机会。 South Africa’s push for 5G expansion faces challenges from high smartphone costs and data prices, but initiatives like MTN’s R2,500 5G phone and Opera Mini’s data-compressing browser are improving access. Opera Mini将数据使用减少高达90%,帮助学生和农村用户,而MTN和Vodacom则在5G推出----MTN在覆盖面和可靠性方面领先,Vodacom在城市高峰速度方面领先。 Opera Mini reduces data use by up to 90%, aiding students and rural users, while MTN and Vodacom compete in 5G rollout—MTN leads in coverage and reliability, Vodacom in urban peak speeds. 随着国家逐步淘汰旧网络,负担得起的设备和网络投资是数字包容性的关键。 Affordable devices and network investments are key to digital inclusion as the country phases out older networks.