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