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In South Africa, Our Network Coverage are with following carriers:
MTN
Vodacom
8ta (Heita)
Cell C
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Sat, 17 Nov 2018 04:18:19 GMT
MTN and Ericsson begin 5G customer trial in South Africa - BusinessTech
BusinessTech | MTN and Ericsson begin 5G customer trial in South Africa BusinessTech MTN South Africa and Ericsson have announced the first 5G customer trial deployment in South Africa starting with a fixed wireless access site at technology company Netstar's headquarters in Midrand. Following the field deployment, MTN is planning to ... MTN and Ericsson launch first 5G customer trial in South Africa |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 09:01:34 GMT
MTN, Ericsson begin first 5G customer trial deployment in South Africa - Vanguard
Vanguard | MTN, Ericsson begin first 5G customer trial deployment in South Africa Vanguard Speaking on the new development, Giovannili, CTIO MTN South Africa said that, “We have been working in close partnership with Ericsson on 5G for tests in the lab, field trials, and now initial customer test deployment. Throughout this process, our ... MTN, Ericsson and Netstar record 5G first for South Africa MTN, Ericsson in first 5G customer trial |
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 12:41:06 GMT
MTN set to relaunch Mobile Money in South Africa - TechCentral
TechCentral | MTN set to relaunch Mobile Money in South Africa TechCentral Two years after pulling the plug on its Mobile Money service in South Africa, MTN Group plans to relaunch the service in South Africa, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Business Day reported earlier on Tuesday that MTN plans to ... MTN Group in financial services push MTN announces KaiOS feature phone for South Africa MTN unveils super-cheap 3G feature phone running KaiOS |
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:07:55 GMT
MTN faces angry regulators, US sanctions on Iran and civil wars - The Economist
The Economist | MTN faces angry regulators, US sanctions on Iran and civil wars The Economist Connecting its first calls in 1994, the year that Nelson Mandela came to power, the firm became an emblem of the new South Africa and an early vehicle for black investment. At the time there were just 6m landlines in sub-Saharan Africa, one for every ... UPDATE 1-MTN Rwanda close to finalising 50 bln franc syndicated loan |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 15:49:00 GMT
New mobile data rules: Relief coming for consumers as Icasa settles case with Cell C, MTN - Fin24
Fin24 | New mobile data rules: Relief coming for consumers as Icasa settles case with Cell C, MTN Fin24 This was confirmed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) on Wednesday after it announced that it reached a settlement with Cell C and MTN over the implementation of the regulations. The companies challenged the matter in ... |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:41:00 GMT
MTN South Africa loses subscribers - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | MTN South Africa loses subscribers MyBroadband MTN has released its quarterly update for the period ended 30 September 2018, which shows a drop in subscriber numbers for South Africa. The results were a mixture of positive and negative, with MTN SA recording service revenue growth of 3% ... MTN South Africa is losing customers MTN South Africa hit by weak rand and high phone prices MTN lost more than 800000 pre-paid subscribers in South Africa in 90 days – here's why |
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 06:08:30 GMT
MTN Nigeria $10 billion feud can risk South Africa system, SARB says - TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE | MTN Nigeria $10 billion feud can risk South Africa system, SARB says TimesLIVE MTN's battles with Nigerian authorities over $10 billion in repatriated funds and back taxes could increase risk in South Africa's financial system, the Reserve Bank said. Africa's largest wireless carrier by subscribers is facing mounting pressure to ... MTN Nigeria $10 Billion Feud Puts South Africa at Risk MTN Nigeria $10 billion feud can increase risk in South Africa's financial system: SARB MTN Nigeria risk puts SA financial sector on tenterhooks |
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 07:58:00 GMT
MTN, Cell C secure extension on new end-user regulations deadline - Creamer Media's Engineering News
eNCA | MTN, Cell C secure extension on new end-user regulations deadline Creamer Media's Engineering News Mobile operators Cell C and MTN South Africa have reached an agreement with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) over the implementation of the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations. The terms of the ... ICASA, Cell C and MTN agree to implement consumer charter in February 2019 Data regulations: Icasa settles with network operators New data rules coming in February 2019 |
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:38:24 GMT
Big increase in MTN network speeds – Here's what is behind it - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | Big increase in MTN network speeds – Here's what is behind it MyBroadband These results are based on 772,647 network performance tests which were performed across South Africa. Cell down-sampling is used to ensure that multiple tests in a single area do not skew the results. The results show that the average download speed ... |
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:17:26 GMT
MTN wins OpenSignal video experience test in South Africa - Telecompaper
TechCentral | MTN wins OpenSignal video experience test in South Africa Telecompaper MTN South Africa has won OpenSignal's mobile networks video experience award, in a narrow win over Vodacom. The study calculates a score on a scale of 0 to 100, with 100 being the best video experience possible. In South Africa, both MTN and ... MTN has best network for video streaming: OpenSignal MTN Offer The Best Mobile Video Quality In SA, Says OpenSignal OpenSignal rates MTN best network for mobile video experience in SA |
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:10:29 GMT
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Sat, 17 Nov 2018 04:18:19 GMT
Huge subscriber and data traffic growth for Vodacom in South Africa - MyBroadband
Business Insider South Africa | Huge subscriber and data traffic growth for Vodacom in South Africa MyBroadband Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub noted, however, that underlying growth was weakened by the South Africa's economic slowdown. “The 2.5-million increase in customers in South Africa since March shows that our sustained effort to deliver greater value is ... Vodacom's data prices fell 16.4% in six months – and the customers are streaming in Vodacom Falls as South Africa Consumer Woes Hit Sales Growth Vodacom H1 profit down 13.5% |
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 05:36:20 GMT
Vodacom Tanzania approves sale of 26% stake to South Africa's Vodacom Group - african-markets.com
african-markets.com | Vodacom Tanzania approves sale of 26% stake to South Africa's Vodacom Group african-markets.com Shareholders in Vodacom Tanzania (DSE:VODA) on Wednesday approved the sale of a 26 percent stake owned by Mirambo Holdings Ltd to South Africa's Vodacom Group (JSE:VOD). They approved the transaction during an extraordinary annual general ... |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:54:10 GMT
Vodacom surpasses expectations, raises interim dividend payout - Independent Online
Independent Online | Vodacom surpasses expectations, raises interim dividend payout Independent Online The marginal dividend increase comes as Vodacom rival MTN cut its dividend in August in a bid to address its debt burden. Cape Town-based portfolio manager Peter Takaendesa at Mergence said South African operations were weaker, but dividend growth ... Vodacom shares plummet due to slow revenue growth Vodacom may be expanding to Ethiopia soon |
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 04:30:57 GMT
Telkom FreeMe roaming on Vodacom – Best data deal in South Africa - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | Telkom FreeMe roaming on Vodacom – Best data deal in South Africa MyBroadband Telkom has signed an extensive roaming agreement with Vodacom to roam on its 2G, 3G, and 4G networks in South Africa. This will include seamless handover technology. Telkom stated that the new roaming agreement with Vodacom will start on 1 ... South Africa's Vodacom, Telkom agree to share networks This is how much cheaper it may be to use Vodacom's network via Telkom in 2019 Telkom expands coverage with access to the Vodacom network |
Thu, 08 Nov 2018 06:46:35 GMT
SPI International extends its channel offerings to Telkom and Vodacom South Africa - Telecompaper
SPI International extends its channel offerings to Telkom and Vodacom South Africa Telecompaper SPI International has expanded distribution of its channels to South African operators Telkom and Vodacom. Their agreement includes all of the channels from the current SPI portfolio, namely FilmBox Africa, FilmBox ArtHouse, DocuBox, FightBox, Fast ... |
Wed, 14 Nov 2018 12:34:39 GMT
Vodacom Tanzania approves sale of 26 percent stake to South Africa's Vodacom Group - The Standard
The Standard | Vodacom Tanzania approves sale of 26 percent stake to South Africa's Vodacom Group The Standard Shareholders in Vodacom Tanzania on Wednesday approved the sale of a 26 percent stake owned by Mirambo Holdings Ltd to South Africa's Vodacom Group. ALSO READ: Mobile money transactions fall on new taxes. They approved the transaction during ... Vodacom Tanzania approves sale of 26 pct stake to South Africa's Vodacom Group Vodacom Tanzania approves sale of 26% stake to SA's Vodacom Group Tanzania: Sale of Voda Stake Approved |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:23:36 GMT
Vodacom's milestone BEE transaction knocks shareholder earnings slightly - Fin24
Fin24 | Vodacom's milestone BEE transaction knocks shareholder earnings slightly Fin24 Valued at R16.4bn, the new scheme is the biggest ever in the telecommunications industry in South Africa and makes YeboYethu our third largest shareholder," Joosub said. "As expected, the costs associated with this transaction had a once-off impact on ... Vodacom posts H1 uptick Vodacom thumbs its nose at weak SA economy Vodacom revenues up |
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:59:41 GMT
Vodacom, iStore and others tease Black Friday smartphone deals - BusinessTech
BusinessTech | Vodacom, iStore and others tease Black Friday smartphone deals BusinessTech “Despite the economic backdrop, we predict good growth in Black Friday retail sales, with categories such as panel-TVs and smartphones likely once again to be the star performers,” says Kali Moahloli, commercial head for market insights at GfK South ... |
Fri, 09 Nov 2018 05:51:45 GMT
#AfricaCom: We need spectrum for 5G deployment - Vodacom - Independent Online
Independent Online | #AfricaCom: We need spectrum for 5G deployment - Vodacom Independent Online In South Africa, we are still waiting for access on the spectrum to provide 5G networks and we are hoping that it will be soon." When asked how the introduction of 5G would affect data costs, Naidu states that it should be low but in terms of ... |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 04:53:17 GMT
5G will drive down data costs in South Africa – Vodacom CEO - BusinessTech
BusinessTech | 5G will drive down data costs in South Africa – Vodacom CEO BusinessTech Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub says that the imminent 5G technology will drive down mobile and data costs in South Africa. Speaking at the 2018 MyBroadband Conference, Joosub warned that a lack of spectrum remains a big barrier to cheaper data costs. We can cut mobile data prices in half if we received spectrum – Vodacom CEO We don't have capacity to sell to ISPs, Vodacom says |
Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:36:19 GMT
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Sat, 17 Nov 2018 04:18:20 GMT
From Heita to Telkom - MyBroadband
From Heita to Telkom MyBroadband On 14 October 2010 Telkom launched 8ta – South Africa's fourth mobile operator which the company promised would make waves in the local mobile space. “I'm not exaggerating when I say that this is the start of a new era in mobile phone communication in ... |
Fri, 16 Jan 2015 10:00:37 GMT
Heita, it's 8ta - Mail & Guardian Online
TechCentral | Heita, it's 8ta Mail & Guardian Online At a high-profile launch at Lanseria Airport this week, 8ta managing executive Amith Maharaj promised a “new era in mobile phone communication in South Africa”. “Consumers will at last have real choice,” he said. Numerous analysts predicted that Telkom ... Telkom launches 8ta Heita! 8ta is SA's fourth mobile operator 8.TA, SA's 4th Mobile Operator: Heita to the Competition |
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:11:52 GMT
8ta to rebrand as Telkom Mobile - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | 8ta to rebrand as Telkom Mobile MyBroadband In an e-mail to staff Telkom Mobile MD Attila Vitai said that a decision has been taken that the 8ta brand will progressively be changed to Telkom Mobile. “As you know, the Telkom brand is well-established in South Africa. You are also aware that ... |
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:11:00 GMT
500GB LTE data for R50 from Telkom - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | 500GB LTE data for R50 from Telkom MyBroadband Telkom is offering its SmartBroadband Wireless LTE and LTE-A contract and prepaid subscribers 500GB of Night Surfer data for R50. The 500GB Night Surfer LTE data is valid for 31 days after it is purchased, and can be used between midnight and 07:00. |
Thu, 20 Jul 2017 10:05:28 GMT
8ta prepaid data prices versus Vodacom, MTN and Cell C - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | 8ta prepaid data prices versus Vodacom, MTN and Cell C MyBroadband 8ta quietly reduced its prepaid data prices recently, cutting its old prepaid data rates by between 16.5% and 30%. The new prices were implemented without fanfare or much detail, but the mobile network operator has since confirmed that the reductions ... |
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:17:07 GMT
8ta launches SA's cheapest data package - IT News Africa
8ta launches SA's cheapest data package IT News Africa 8ta, South Africa's newest mobile operator, today launched a low cost mobile broadband data offering, for entry level Internet users at an event held in Soweto, Johannesburg. 8ta customers may now purchase a 'Go Big' 10GB (Gigabyte) data bundle at R199 ... |
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:41:37 GMT
Telkom mobile prepaid data – old vs new prices - MyBroadband
Telkom mobile prepaid data – old vs new prices MyBroadband Telkom recently published new prepaid mobile data prices on its website, which went live on 22 June. The operator's new bundles will provide users with coverage on both Telkom and MTN's networks, and no longer list an option to buy “Telkom only” data. |
Mon, 22 Jun 2015 06:55:53 GMT
Take this quiz to test your South African mobile knowledge - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | Take this quiz to test your South African mobile knowledge MyBroadband South Africa's mobile industry is one of the country's biggest business success stories, with Vodacom and MTN serving millions of subscribers across Africa. Most South Africans make calls, send messages, and surf the Internet thanks to the mobile ... |
Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:03:06 GMT
Test your knowledge about Telkom - MyBroadband
MyBroadband | Test your knowledge about Telkom MyBroadband Telkom is one of the best-known brands in South Africa, providing telecommunications services in the country for 26 years. Telkom was founded on 1 October 1991, when the Department of Posts and Telecommunications was divided in three: The Department ... |
Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:31:03 GMT
8·ta re-brands Telkom Hillbrow Tower - IT News Africa
8·ta re-brands Telkom Hillbrow Tower IT News Africa “It really gives us great pleasure to shout 'Heita” to Joburg residents and visitors from our sky-high position,” said Maharaj. The rebranding took just over a month to complete. 8·ta was launched last year on 14 October and has since greeted and ... |
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:27:46 GMT
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Sat, 17 Nov 2018 04:18:20 GMT
New mobile data rules: Relief coming for consumers as Icasa settles case with Cell C, MTN - Fin24
Fin24 | New mobile data rules: Relief coming for consumers as Icasa settles case with Cell C, MTN Fin24 This was confirmed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) on Wednesday after it announced that it reached a settlement with Cell C and MTN over the implementation of the regulations. The companies challenged the matter in ... ICASA, telcos settle new data rules matter |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:41:00 GMT
MTN, Cell C secure extension on new end-user regulations deadline - Creamer Media's Engineering News
eNCA | MTN, Cell C secure extension on new end-user regulations deadline Creamer Media's Engineering News Mobile operators Cell C and MTN South Africa have reached an agreement with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) over the implementation of the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations. The terms of the ... Data regulations: Icasa settles with network operators ICASA, Cell C and MTN agree to implement consumer charter in February 2019 New data rules coming in February 2019 |
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:38:24 GMT
Cell C's black CEO For Content Surie Ramasary Resigns - Techfinancials.co.za (blog)
Techfinancials.co.za (blog) | Cell C's black CEO For Content Surie Ramasary Resigns Techfinancials.co.za (blog) Ramasaray joined Cell C in 2012. Previously occupied the position of executive head of products and services at both Cell C and MTN Zambia. She was also a senior manager for customers retentions, and also a product manager at MTN South Africa. |
Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:45:49 GMT
Vodacom's data prices fell 16.4% in six months – and the customers are streaming in - Business Insider South Africa
Business Insider South Africa | Vodacom's data prices fell 16.4% in six months – and the customers are streaming in Business Insider South Africa Vodacom says it added 2.5 million new customers in South Africa over the last six months, and now has 9 million 4G devices on its network. In SA its data prices were down 16.4% – and data traffic shot up. Internet of things (IoT) connections on its ... |
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 06:58:28 GMT
Cell C to drop Black premium subscription to R89 per month for Black Friday - BusinessTech
Cell C to drop Black premium subscription to R89 per month for Black Friday BusinessTech Cell C's Black has announced that its top package on the Black streaming service will get a big discount for Black Friday 2018. Black Binge Elite will drop from R449 to R89 per month as part of the special. The deal is available to take up from 23 ... |
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 12:01:31 GMT
Cell C customers now roaming on MTN - TechCentral
TechCentral | Cell C customers now roaming on MTN TechCentral Cell C said on Tuesday that it has completed the implementation of its roaming agreement with MTN South Africa. This means that Cell C customers outside the urban centres can now roam onto MTN's 3G and 4G/LTE networks. The operator said the two ... |
Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:36:48 GMT
ANC mobile network plans fail - Mail and Guardian
Mail and Guardian | ANC mobile network plans fail Mail and Guardian The Mail & Guardian has established that as early as April this year the ANC was presented with a proposal for a virtual mobile network, using Cell C. 1912 Mobile was to be set up and managed by Digital Broadway and Trading and Impepho Emhlophe Risk ... |
Thu, 15 Nov 2018 22:00:04 GMT
Cell C to help City with Wi-Fi expansion across the metro - Independent Online
MyBroadband | Cell C to help City with Wi-Fi expansion across the metro Independent Online "Cell C is always looking at ways to bring access to as many South Africans as we can. We know that this project will assist us in our mission to connect those who have not been able to access Wi-Fi before," said Cell C Chief Executive Officer, Jose ... City of Cape Town and Cell C sign deal to expand public Wi-Fi Cape Town lamp-posts and bus stops may soon become WiFi hotspots Streetlights to expand Cape Town's WiFi access |
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 12:42:44 GMT
Cell C appoints former McDonald's SA finance head as CFO - BusinessTech
ITWeb Africa | Cell C appoints former McDonald's SA finance head as CFO BusinessTech Before joining Cell C, Mahomed was CFO for McDonald's South Africa, with prior roles at Ellerines Holdings, Johnson & Johnson and several senior roles at Tongaat Hulett. He has also held various directorships. Mahomed holds a Masters in Business ... Cell C appoints Zafar Mahomed as new CFO Former McDonald's SA CFO joins Cell C Cell C appoints a new Chief Financial Officer |
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:35:15 GMT
Net1's shares plunge 46% on accounting error over Cell C - Independent Online
Independent Online | Net1's shares plunge 46% on accounting error over Cell C Independent Online Net1 in August last year bought a 15 percent stake in Cell C for R2 billion. Cell C is one of the three major licensed mobile operators in South Africa with more than 15 million subscribers. The group said its audit committee has discussed the error ... |
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:02:55 GMT
