MTN’s Group CEO, Ralph Mupita, discussed his expectations for the future of mobile networks in South Africa.
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has said that although newly assigned spectrum helps South Africa’s mobile network operators, more spectrum will likely be needed as technology advances.
“We are very happy that we have had this multi-band spectrum auction finally come through,” Mupita said during an online interview with Bruce Whitfield.Mupita spoke to Whitfield during the ““The spectrum auction helps a bit. What we secured now will help us for the next three or four years,” Mupita said.
Mupita said he expects less infrastructure-level competition in South Africa and that network operators and service providers would compete on products.Using the US as an example, Mupita said he expects there to only be two or three very strong mobile network competitors in South Africa in the future.Mupita also spoke briefly on the future of 2G and 3G services in South Africa, saying he doesn’t expect them to be available in the country in five years.
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