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Cell C set to launch 5G for subscribers in South Africa

Modupeoluwa Olalere by Modupeoluwa Olalere
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Cell C set to launch 5G for subscribers in South Africa

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Cell C is set to launch 5G services in South Africa soon, with large-scale activations expected in the upcoming months. The announcement on Thursday marks a significant advancement for the telecommunications provider amid its financial turnaround.

Read also: Telecom Egypt signs EGP 15 billion deal with Orange Egypt to enhance 5G, Internet services

5G services on the horizon

Cell C’s Chief Executive Officer, Jorge Mendes, confirmed that the company is finalising its 5G rollout plans. “We expect to commence large-scale 5G activations as early as the second quarter of 2025,” Mendes stated.

This development follows extensive testing with Vodacom and MTN since August 2024 as the operator modernises its core network to support 5G services.

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Cell C is upgrading from outdated circuit-switched voice calls to Voice over LTE (VoLTE), enabling calls to be routed over 4G/LTE networks alongside its 5G rollout.

Mendes described this transition as a significant advancement: “This is very, very exciting and represents a marked improvement from where we were just 24 months ago in terms of technology.”

Read also: Ethio Telecom launches 5G technology in Jimma City

Regulatory approvals pave way for Cell C’s 5G

The launch of 5G services comes after Cell C has received several regulatory approvals. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has granted Cell C permission to transfer control of its network and spectrum licenses to The Prepaid Company (TPC), a subsidiary of Blue Label Telecoms.

This transfer is essential for Cell C’s operational restructuring and financial recovery. “The Prepaid Company has injected funding of R5.5 billion into Cell C,” noted Themba Phiri, regulatory executive head at Cell C.

Cell C asserts that the control transfer changes are necessary and merely administrative, despite stakeholder objections. With Icasa’s approval secured, only one final regulatory hurdle remains before implementation.

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Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupeoluwa Olalere

Modupe is a tech content writer with 3+ years of experience turning complex ideas into clear, engaging stories. She covers innovation, digital trends, and emerging technologies. When she’s not writing, she’s exploring new tools or tracking trends shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

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