Speaking at a media event in Johannesburg on Friday, Mupita said discussions around regulatory parity between LEO satellite technology and other forms connectivity are taking place in many of MTN's operating markets across Africa.
"A lot of the discussions around the LEO ecosystem revolve around the same service, same rules discussion which has happened here in South Africa," said Mupita.
"What is clear for us is that LEO satellites are going to be an important part of the digital infrastructure ecosystem going forward. There's no turning that technology in reverse. We must imagine and envision a world where subsea cables, wireless, terrestrial fibre and LEO satellites will always keep you connected, wherever you are. That's the future reality."