More South Africans are relying on in-home connectivity to use the internet amid a rise in work from home, says CiscoAfrica. connectivity DataCost networking
While South Africa has seen an increase in home internet usage, almost half of surveyed locals are spending less on broadband, due to the high cost of living.
According to the survey, the majority of surveyed local respondents view broadband as critical national infrastructure, with 78% saying they are highly-dependent on it for everyday life. Furthermore, 26% said they could not afford to upgrade to more reliable, fast and secure broadband, while 16% said they struggle to pay for it outright.
The report notes six in 10 respondents are working from home, highlighting the growing trend of remote and hybrid work models. In terms of sustainability, when asked about the CO2 footprint of the internet, only 10% of respondents said they know a lot about it and could explain it to others. Another 37% said they had never heard about it .
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