South Africa should make the right decision today, follow the African and global trends, and preserve the 28 GHz band for satellite services to get the benefits of satellite in the 28 GHz band, while retaining the value of 5G in other globally harmonised bands. Among other benefits, the 28 GHz band lets satellite operators deliver the capability to pinpoint configurations of access when demand is at its peak. The 28 GHz band also lets satellite companies pass along its lower costs of transferring to consumers. The rest of the world has taken the position that the 28 GHz band should be preserved for satellite broadband access. Most of Africa, the entire European Union, Latin American nations, Australia, China, and UAE have now protected the 28 GHz band for satellite services.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 16, 2022 08:33 UTC