Altech Autopage, MTN and Vodacom can take over Nashua Mobile's subscriber base.
The Independent Communications Authority of SA slightly increases the asymmetrical benefit to smaller players in its final mobile termination rates.
While Vodacom's voice-over-LTE solution is in line with global trends, analysts say it is also an example of how operators are forced to squeeze assets.
The mobile network operator says its voice-over-LTE call, made over its 4G/LTE network yesterday, heralds a first for the country's telecoms sector.
The operator sees mobile money services and the growth of mobile data as two of the key offerings it has to bolster revenue streams.
The operator's partnership with Bidvest is expected to bolster M-Pesa, given the latter's experience in mobile money services.
The company executes on CEO John Chen's strategy, launching a high-end keyboard-centric handset for the "power professional".
The entry-level smartphone promises innovations and services found in its high-end counterparts and has a recommended price of R1 349.
The company has sold more than 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus handsets in the three days since it unveiled the new models.
The smartphone combines the "unique stylish design" of the timeless Porsche Design brand with BlackBerry technology.
The platform integration enables Hootsuite users to create and moderate content, and engage with BBM Channels followers.
Local online merchant Online Bargains offers pre-orders of Apple's new flagship device and says it will be available on 26 September.