Why is it so important that SA develops broadband networks that count among the best in the world or that can be described as ‘well-developed’?

Economic recovery.

It is no secret that South Africa and most of the rest of the world are currently caught up in a recession. Getting out of a recession is difficult, avoiding a depression is even more difficult, especially when there is no world war to get the world economy started again. This makes it vital that countries do everything possible to be competitive in the global market place. Failure to be competitive is a recipe for disaster. This is why it’s of great importance that the SA Government constantly take steps to improve our country’s competiveness in the global market place. One of the focus areas should be telecommunications infrastructure of which well-developed broadband networks must form a vital part if we consider ourselves to be serious about economic recovery. The recent OECD report has stressed the outmost importance of this.

In other words, it’s essential that the SA Government ensure the development of quality broadband networks that can help to catapult the SA economy out of the current recession.

ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa) is concerned about SA’s low broadband penetration rate and the quality of the broadband services being offered in South Africa. We believe however that all is not lost despite the multiple challenges we face.