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Better, more, safer
South Africans’ demand for constant
connections runs deep. An overwhelming
majority (87%) of those with connections
believe constant connectivity is changing
their lives for the better. For these South
Africans, constant connectivity means
being reachable 24/7 (63%), a seamless
experience (defined as fast, reliable and
uninterrupted) (56%) and granting
information anywhere, at any time (61%).
Respondents also revealed a broad
definition of entertainment. A total of 86%
say entertainment is ‘more than just a
screen’, pointing to new experiences and
opportunities that ‘should be available
anywhere, anytime, in any format’.
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Throughout the survey, security and privacy
gained in importance and emerge as a
driving force in technology purchase plans:
• 74% of respondents cited security and/
or privacy as their top concern about
constant connectivity
• In a first, security (55%) and privacy
(50%) dominated the top five factors
influencing selection of entertainment
and broadband service providers for
out-of-home use. Speed (51%) and
reliability (51%) tied for second place,
with cost (49%) and ease of use (45%)
completing the top five
• Security also appeared in the top three
priorities for Wi-Fi devices, knocking off
perennials ease of connection (51%)
and low pricing (46%). Speed (86%)
and strength of signal (75%) maintained
their leads.
• The survey found that installations of home
security systems could double – 27% of
homes currently have one, with 33% of
respondents saying they plan to install one
• Security and privacy also loomed large
in the appetite for managed video. A full
72% said they’d prefer to manage their
device options themselves, with 51%
citing security and 64% citing privacy as
the main reason
Finally, South Africans with connections
are poised to double their current use of
paid streaming services, according to the
survey. While 31% currently subscribe to a
streaming service, a full 34% said they plan
to use or subscribe to one going forward. n
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