South Africa Connect. South Africa's Broadband Policy was published in December 2013, ushering in 2014 with great promise. The policy, among other things, called for the removal of policies that constrain competition and the rollout of broadband. It singled out service based competition, wholesale access and coordinated build policies, as key components. Recognising the importance of effective implementation, a regulator equipped with the capacities and competencies to carry out the job, was emphasised. Did we make progress in 2014? Let's take a look.

Report by Lisa Thornton