Both AT&T and Verizon this week agreed to scale back the launch of 5G near airports following an outcry from US airlines, who had warned the roll-out would cause mass disruptions

The costs award against Altech was justified, the Competition Tribunal said on Monday.

Altech Technologies, which was granted the right to intervene in the MTN and Verizon merger hearings, has withdrawn its intervention in the matter.

South African ICT firm Allied Technologies (Altech) has been granted leave to participate in merger proceedings between MTN Group and Verizon SA.