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August: 10 Years of Freedom - 10 years of cellular

It's been 10 years since the first democratic elections in South Africa. And the wireless world in South Africa has all the reason to join the party. From absolutely nothing it has grown to become one of the most profitable businesses in Africa. A preview of the next chapter can be found in Johannesburg.

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The fact that 48% of the population in South Africa makes less than one dollar a day puts a lot of pressure on network operators. The South African market offers several redesigned services and fresh ideas that could fit markets with similar demographics.

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