However, poor infrastructure and digital divide factors will continue to hold back digital development in Africa, says Ovum.
Analysts believe the new roaming agreement presents an opportunity for a Cell C turnaround but differ on the prospects of Telkom’s takeover bid succeeding.
The mobile operators’ extended roaming agreement will help Cell C broaden its 4G network coverage nationally.
For the first time, both companies publicly confirm they are in discussions over a possible acquisition deal.
As the data cost debate rages, Opera says the data compression mode on its Web browser saves users millions of rands.
The regulator cautions that all necessary compliance requirements pertaining to purported transactions must be fulfilled.
The broadcasting signal distributor is keen to become an over-the-top platform, as it explores business growth areas.
MTN CEO Rob Shuter tells AfricaCom the group has around 32 million 30-day active Mobile Money customers.
The troubled telco issues a statement following media speculation that it is a potential target of Telkom.
Using OpenRAN technology, the company looks to bring the Internet to more than 5 000 sites in rural areas.
Frogfoot enters the race to provide Cape Town connectivity, as competition in the Western Cape broadband market increases.