Open access networks – SA’s proposal for better Internet access by 2030
South Africa’s cabinet approved a proposal backing “open and shared networks” in its attempt to provide all citizens with better access to internet services by 2030.
South Africa’s cabinet approved a proposal backing “open and shared networks” in its attempt to provide all citizens with better access to internet services by 2030.
South Africa’s Telecommunications Ministry filed a suit to block the sale of more than $1 billion of wireless spectrum by the industry regulator, potentially depriving mobile carriers in the country of much-needed capacity to increase high-speed broadband service.
Telkom, South Africa’s biggest landline phone carrier, is cutting prices for mobile data and offering free calls and text messages in a challenge to larger wireless rivals MTN and Vodacom.
China says those arrested had been watching videos from a banned group. Five South Africans are being held, several relatives of Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub.
MTN Group Ltd., Africa’s largest wireless operator, said subscriber numbers rose 1.8 percent to 227.5 million in the first quarter.
Vodafone Group Plc is running out of patience with South African regulators yet to rule on its local unit’s acquisition of Internet provider Neotel.
Although MTN isn’t currently pursuing a deal, the company, presently exploring potential acquisitions, would consider a stake in Telkom.
With a market cap of R385bn, mobile telecoms group MTN is one of the JSE’s giants, so the release of its financial results is always an occasion. Especially this time after concerns over its Nigerian operation – the top profit contributor – and market share reverses in its home base of South Africa affected expectations. Although the impact of the oil price crash is a serious concern for Nigerians, in SA the news is more encouraging. Click here for the MTN’s full SENS report. – AH
It had a Saudi parent with deep pockets, great Government connections and some very smart plans. Now, 5 CEOs and hundreds of millions of dollars later, Cell C’s owners appear to have now run out of patience.
Orange is considering a variety of options including takeovers, partnerships and an initial public offering of its African unit, the people said. It has also looked at certain African assets owned by Millicom International Cellular SA.