01 April 2025

Eswatini Mobile has officially launched its 5G services in the kingdom on 24 March, marking a significant step towards fulfilling the government's digital transformation goals. This advancement seeks to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of digital services throughout Eswatini.

Eswatini Mobile emphasized that the rollout of 5G represents not just an upgrade in internet speeds, but a transformative shift in the way Emaswati connect, communicate, and conduct business. The company highlighted the potential of 5G to improve educational opportunities, stimulate economic growth, foster innovation, and empower local communities.

01 April 2025

New research from TXO highlights the significant financial and operational strain that the high costs of maintaining legacy networks — such as copper, 2G, and 3G — exert on service providers. Despite the challenges, many operators expect to keep these ageing infrastructures operational for the foreseeable future.

The study found that 79% of operators anticipate their copper networks will remain functional at least until 2028, with 28% of respondents predicting service extension until 2030 or beyond. Additionally, 43% of service providers believe 2G networks will not be fully phased out until 2030, while 19% forecast that decommissioning efforts will extend even further.