Telecommunications
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Telecommunications revenues in 2010 were approximately US$18.7bn. - The South African telecommunications network is 99% digital and the largest and most advanced in Africa.
- Mobile penetration is at around 93% and the 4th fastest growing mobile communications market worldwide.
- Linkages with Africa are strong and South African cellular communication companies operate in over 24 African countries.
Telecommunications products and services from South Africa also include:
- Advanced fixed-line, wireless and satellite communications technologies;
- Innovative rural telecommunications services;
- Routing systems between fixed and mobile networks; and
- Microwave, antennae and RFID solutions.
