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Rival mobile giants seek legal waiver to build rural networks together

Two competing mobile network providers in South Africa are seeking a legal exemption to collaborate on expanding cellular infrastructure in rural areas. The companies aim to overcome regulatory barriers that currently prevent them from jointly building new networks, which could improve connectivity in underserved regions. This development comes amid growing pressure to address digital inequality across the country. While the proposal has been welcomed by some industry experts as a potential solution to infrastructure gaps, regulators are yet to respond formally.

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Rival mobile giants seek legal waiver to build rural networks together

Two competing mobile network providers in South Africa are seeking a legal exemption to collaborate on expanding cellular infrastructure in rural areas. The companies aim to overcome regulatory barriers that currently prevent them from jointly building new networks, which could improve connectivity in underserved regions. This development comes amid growing pressure to address digital inequality across the country. While the proposal has been welcomed by some industry experts as a potential solution to infrastructure gaps, regulators are yet to respond formally.

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