Podcasts
TalkCentral: Ep 244 – ‘Bad polony’
On the TalkCentral podcast this week, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg chat about the rumours about a possible Telkom and Cell C merger.
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Telkom said to be mulling second bid for Cell C
Telkom is considering making an offer to buy a majority stake in Cell C that would lead to a combination of South Africa’s third- and fourth-largest mobile phone companies, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Telkom beats rivals to implement Icasa data rules
Telkom has become the first mobile operator in South Africa to implement fully communications regulator Icasa’s end-user subscriber service charter, which governs data expiry.
Podcasts
TalkCentral: Ep 241 – ‘Roamin’ in the Gloamin”
After a short break, Duncan McLeod and Regardt van der Berg are back with a new episode of TalkCentral. In the podcast this week, the operators are all a’roamin’.
In-depth
Where Telkom is winning (and where it’s not)
Telkom’s financial results for the six months to end-September are a mixed bag. Headlines are focused on a fixed-line business under immense pressure, and a mobile one that is doing extraordinarily well.
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Telkom to switch off its 2G network
Telkom could switch off its 2G network in the next 12 months as the number of legacy handsets on its mobile infrastructure dwindles.
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Telkom’s mobile business is flying – subscribers up 50%
Telkom has grown its mobile subscriber base by a stunning 50% in the past year as its aggressively priced, data-led FreeMe plans gain traction among consumers.
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Telkom warns over ‘dangerous’ spectrum auction
Telkom Group CEO Sipho Maseko has warned that data prices might not come down if South Africa chooses an auction as the model for licensing so-called “high-demand” spectrum.
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MTN has best network for video streaming: OpenSignal
MTN South Africa has edged ahead of rival Vodacom in offering the best video streaming experience, according to a new report from OpenSignal.
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Telkom’s fixed-line business under severe pressure
While Telkom’s mobile business is a picture of good health, its fixed-line operation is looking sickly.