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SA’ s top-end estates lead
the way in smart city technology
In South Africa, we are very much on board in the worldwide race to get‘ smart’. In Johannesburg, MTN recently conducted the first 5G technology and applications trial in Africa, and they say these tests will lead to the commercial deployment of 5G technologies, which the IT sector is anticipating could be rolled out as early as next year.
Zimbali Coastal Resort
The smartest cities in the world are places like New York, London, Amsterdam and Seoul, where digital technology isn’ t just about fast internet and plenty of Wi-Fi spots, but also about seamless transport driven by apps, digitalised services, and energy-efficient infrastructure.
In the future, smart cities will be driven by the much anticipated 5G technology, cellular technology that will greatly enhance the speed, coverage and responsiveness of wireless networks. It will not only deliver blazingly fast internet, but also power driverless cars as well as remotely controlled industrial robots and telehealth systems.
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