If ICASA were to allow companies to utilise EEIPs, as envisioned by the B-BBEE Act, Starlink would immediately apply for its necessary licences in SA, says the firm.
Bringing another 16 million South Africans into the formal economy could add R173 billion to SA’s gross domestic product, says TransUnion.
Muyiwa Ladipo joins MTN SA from EE Mobile UK, where he serves as pricing and portfolio manager.
SA’s telecoms policy and regulatory framework must be in step with current realities, and the rules must be equal for everyone, says the South African Communications Forum.
Splynx 5.1 introduces Linked Accounts, allowing ISPs to consolidate multiple sub-accounts under a single primary account.
The new sites form part of Vodacom’s Rural Coverage Acceleration Programme and will be rolled out in 11 district municipalities.
Armed with over 20% of mobile subscriber market share in South Africa, Telkom believes it can mount a serious challenge to the dominance of the two big operators.
For its 40.5% shareholding in Telkom, the government of South Africa will receive in excess of half a billion rand.
The private higher education provider offers students and staff its connectivity package based on a mobile virtual network operator model.
The captive portal, or WiFi login page, can become a valuable marketing tool that attracts users and boosts income.
For the year ended 31 March, Telkom’s group EBITDA surged by 25.1% to R11.8 billion, while group revenue rose by 3.3% to R43.9 billion.