MTN South Africa, AUBC Convene Leaders on Satellite Broadband & Digital Inclusion

MTN South Africa, in partnership with the African United Business Confederation (AUBC), has hosted a High-Level Business Roundtable Dialogue focused on the future of satellite broadband, regulatory frameworks, universal access, and consumer protection.

The engagement brought together key stakeholders from government, regulatory bodies, telecommunications, business, and technology sectors to examine how satellite broadband can help expand connectivity, address the digital divide, and create new economic opportunities across South Africa and the wider African continent.

Discussions centred on the importance of building enabling regulatory environments, promoting responsible innovation, protecting consumers, and encouraging investment in emerging connectivity solutions.

As Africa continues to pursue greater digital inclusion, stakeholders emphasized the need for collaboration between industry and policymakers to ensure that reliable and affordable connectivity reaches underserved communities.