News24 | Vodacom SA claims first 250 Mbps 5G uplink speed in Africa
Vodacom South Africa says it has successfully tested an advanced 5G technology that delivered an upload speed of 254 Mbps.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH 2026, 17:08
Vodacom South Africa says it has successfully tested an advanced 5G technology that delivered an upload speed of 254 Mbps.
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