Interconnection charges are unlikely to drop dramatically this year, says BMI-T.
SA's telecoms market generated R103 billion in revenue last year, equating to 6% of GDP, says BMI-T.
The "poorest-of-the-poor" have no money to bank - and thus no need for banks.
Vodacom staff will benefit from a R7.5 billion BEE deal.
Telkom could still be in the running for a stake in Uganda Telecom.
The telecoms operator will use the loan to finance its network roll-out.
MultiChoice signs up Intelsat to support its mobile TV trial.
The Saab Grintek subsidiary will provide voice services for the local corporate market.
MTN threatens legal action if negotiations with Cell C regarding community service telephones fails.
MTN's share price dropped 3.84% yesterday, after a trading update.
The country's communication regulator has capped mobile tariffs to protect subscribers from excessive pricing.
A Namibian telecoms group moves ahead with its countrywide communications infrastructure roll-out.
Beyonc'e will promote Samsung Electronics' Ultra Music, a music player phone.