Communication Infrastructure
2024 Data
Revenue Growth Trends
Telecommunications sector revenue breakdown by service type
Infrastructure Statistics
Key infrastructure components with economic value and growth rates
Cell Towers
15,420 units
R45.8B value
+8.2%
Data Centers
25 units
R12.3B value
+15.6%
Fiber Networks
8,750 units
R28.7B value
+23.4%
Submarine Cables
6 units
R8.9B value
+16.7%
Operational Status Analysis
Network operator operational transparency (42 registered codes)
Regulatory Oversight Challenge
High
Only 33.3% of network codes have confirmed operational status
Digital Economy Projection
Projected contribution to GDP by 2028
Current GDP Contribution12%
2028 Target20%
R1.34T
Projected economic contribution by 2028
+300,000 jobs