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Treasury has Telkom in sight
The national treasury has reinforced Communication Minister Roy Padayachie’s call for Telkom’s local loop to be unbundled by November this year.
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Africa’s telecom investment to exceed $70bn by 2012
Africa’s telecom sector will surpass the $55-billion promised by investors at a United Nations backed meeting in 2007.
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A connection for small businesses
Of all the cellular phone operators, MTN is the only one addressing the needs of the corporate sector, writes Barrie Terblanche.
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Neotel piggyback policy the answer?
Although Neotel as an alternative to Telkom has been welcomed, it doesn’t quite offer all the answers.
Speak up, you’re through
Thanks to satellite antennas and solar panels, the remotest areas in Zambia are being connected, writes Robert Chisanza.
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Tribunal: Costs award against Altech justified
The costs award against Altech was justified, the Competition Tribunal said on Monday.
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Tribunal warns Altech’s CEO Craig Venter
The Competition Tribunal has written to Altech CEO Craig Venter demanding that he retract a statement made to a newspaper.
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Telkom acquires full control of Multi-Links
Telkom’s expansion into Africa took another step forward on Thursday with the acquisition of the remaining 25% of Multi-Links.
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Altech withdraws intervention in MTN-Verizon merger
Altech Technologies, which was granted the right to intervene in the MTN and Verizon merger hearings, has withdrawn its intervention in the matter.
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$250m satellite for Africa in pipeline
Satellite firm Intelsat and an SA investment consortium plan to build a -million satellite to serve Africa, it was reported on Tuesday.
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New cable to slash internet, phone costs
SA consumers can expect huge savings in telephone and internet costs in the next 12 to 18 months thanks to the launch of a second transatlantic cable.
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Outrage over planned telecom licence-fee hike
Value Added Network Services operators face another potential setback in their battle to compete equitably within the SA telecoms industry.
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Court rules that carriers can build own networks
SA businesses can look forward to cheaper telecommunications services after a ruling by the Pretoria High Court.
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Slash those telecoms costs
By being savvier about how we purchase our telecommunication data we can control our costs and put less money into the pockets of telecommunication.
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Vodafone completes purchase of Ghana telecom stake
British cellphone giant Vodafone said on Monday it had completed the purchase of a 70% stake in state-run Ghana Telecommunications.
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A marriage made in heaven
Zain Mobile is coming. The question is, will they partner with Telkom?
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Vodacom increases customer base
South African cellular operator Vodacom’s revenue increased by 14,5% year-on-year for the quarter ended June 2008.
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MTN ends talks with Reliance Communications
MTN Group said on Friday it was unable to reach a deal with India’s Reliance Communications and the companies mutually decided to end talks.
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Villain to hero
History has shown that fixed-line telcos with no mobile partner find the going tough in a converging telecoms sector.
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MTN deal could be scuppered by Ambani feud
Reliance Communications has only days to reach an agreement for a tie-up with MTN, but a face-off between the Ambani brothers could scupper a deal.
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Telkom eyes tariff increase
Telkom has asked for a 2,4% increase from August 1, it said on Friday. It has filed the request for tariff adjustments with Icasa.
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How Telkom killed its TV show
Telecommunications behemoth Telkom stands accused of being a headless chicken, with critics saying it is confused about its business strategy.
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Disasters raise new tests for telecoms
Disasters like the earthquake in China have highlighted the need for countries to develop better emergency communications plans, experts say.
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Ambani feud puts pressure on MTN deal
A fresh row between India’s warring billionaire Ambani brothers could delay, but not kill, a tie-up of Reliance Communications and South Africa’s MTN.
