South Africa`s wireless landscape looks rosy, and most industry observers agree that a boom is fast approaching. And, the majority even feel that South Africa – the traditional late-adopter – is on par, or maybe even a little ahead, of the rest of the world.

While monopolistic market conditions, and prohibitive pricing practises, hindered the development of fixed-line networks, government`s efforts in recent years to liberalise the market and encourage competition are opening the door for wireless technology.