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INTELLIGENT VERTICAL: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
TELCOS CREATING VALUE IN
NEW, UNPRECEDENTED WAYS
The evolving role of the telco in the digital realm.
W
hether your focus is on 5G, policy
and regulatory frameworks
that are going to enable
communications, ICT investment, new
revenue streams or accelerating the spread of
digital connectivity throughout sub-Saharan
Africa, AfricaCom 2018 – which takes place at
the CTICC in Cape Town, South Africa, from
November 13 to 15 – will be the place to be
to shape Africa’s telco future. The need for speed – 5G Africa
With the expansion of the digital realm,
AfricaCom also continues to grow and evolve.
And the agenda for this year’s event reflects
this with a raft of highly relevant, stimulating
and thought-provoking topics, business critical
programmes, a world class speaker line-up
and unmissable show features. Several major Mobile Network Operators
(MNOs) in Africa have already embarked
on their 5G journeys and will share their
learnings with visitors. It is also the ideal
opportunity to explore 5G use cases, learn
about next generation services enabled by
5G and build a detailed roadmap for 5G
deployments in Africa.
Here are some of the key features Telcos can
look forward to at the 21st edition of the
world’s largest Africa-focused TMT event:
www.intelligentcio.com
This year, LTE Africa is being re-launched
as 5G Africa. Reflecting the shift in
focus towards these next steps in LTE
advancement and 5G strategy definition
and development, 5G Africa is working to
ensure that African countries and businesses
are equipped and positioned to benefit from
5G innovation.
Hot topics will include transitioning from 4G
to 5G, next generation services; AR/VR, AI,
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WE RECOGNISE
THE IMPORTANCE
AND SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE
CONVERSATIONS
TAKING PLACE
AROUND A
MULTITUDE
OF TOPICS ALL
CONNECTED BY
THE BACKBONE OF
TECHNOLOGY.
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