# South Africa’s telecoms infrastructure is under growing pressure, with the current system deemed unsustainable. A key contributor is the rise of online streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube, which consume vast amounts of bandwidth. According to the Association of Comms and Technology, these platforms depend heavily on local networks to deliver their content, yet do not contribute to infrastructure costs. Speaking to eNCA, the organisation’s Nomvuyiso Batyi is calling for urgent regulatory reforms:
SA telecoms infrastructure under pressure amid rise of streaming services [SOUND]
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