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Telkom

https://www.telkom.co.za/
Last activity: 16.09.2024
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Employees: 10001+
Founded date: 1991

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17.09.2024The Telecommunications Tug-of-War: Growth and Misleading Claims in South Africa's MarketIn the bustling world of telecommunications, two stories emerge from South Africa. One tells of growth and innovation, while the other warns of misleading promises. Together, they paint a vivid picture of a market in flux. Rain, a wireless ...
16.09.2024R25-billion valuation for Rain – up 16% from last yearA Rain engineer working on a telecommunications tower in Cape Town Rain shareholder African Rainbow Capital (ARC) Investments has valued the wireless broadband operator at R25-billion, nearly double Telkom’s R14-billion market capitalisatio...
12.09.2024When ‘unlimited’ isn’t unlimited: MTN SuperFlex ad must be withdrawnThe Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has censured MTN South Africa for a “misleading” claim that its SuperFlex plans offer unlimited voice calls. The ruling follows a complaint by a SuperFlex user who claimed the product did not allow unl...
07.09.2024Actis: A Rising Star in Global Infrastructure InvestmentsIn the ever-evolving landscape of global investments, Actis shines like a beacon. This investment firm is making waves, particularly in the renewable energy sector. Recent moves in the Philippines and South Africa highlight its strategic vi...
06.09.2024South Africa: Telkom's $355m Sale of Tower Business Approved By Competition TribunalTLDR Telkom sells its masts and towers business Swiftnet to Towerco Bidco, led by Actis and Royal Bafokeng Holdings, for R6.75 billion. Competition Tribunal of South Africa approves the sale, emphasizing public interest concerns addressed b...
04.09.2024Telkom gets tribunal go-ahead for Swiftnet saleThe Competition Tribunal has accepted a recommendation by the Competition Commission that Telkom be allowed to sell its masts and towers business, Swiftnet, to a consortium led by Actis. The tribunal’s green light comes a month after the Co...
30.08.2024Blue Label's Ambitious Bid for Cell C: A New Era or a Risky Gamble?In the fast-paced world of telecommunications, the stakes are high. Blue Label Telecoms is poised to take a significant step forward by seeking control of Cell C, a mobile operator that has faced its share of challenges. This move is not ju...
30.08.2024Rain standalone mobile product launched at R165/monthRain, the telecommunications operator specialising in fixed-wireless access products, now has a standalone offering aimed at mobile devices. The new product, named Rain Mobile, offers a 4G Sim with 2GB of data, 60 minutes and 100 SMSes for ...
29.08.2024Cell C network quality shows dramatic improvementThe latest Mobile Network Experience report from Opensignal shows that Vodacom has the most consistent quality among South Africa’s mobile operators, while MTN leads in 5G. But it’s smaller market player Cell C that has shown the biggest im...
22.08.2024The Digital Tug-of-War: South Africa's Broadband DilemmaIn the vast landscape of South Africa's telecommunications, a storm brews. The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has thrown down the gauntlet, demanding that over-the-top (OTT) service providers like Netflix step into the regulatory...
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