The cellular company may use some of the R29 billion it has in the bank to buy out other companies.
The cellular giant expects to add almost two million subscribers to its South African network this year.
The offering is too little, too late and provides nothing new to the consumer, say industry analysts.
A global telecoms support team works to restore communications systems in flood-stricken Pakistan.
The Nokia N8, Apple iPhone 4, Samsung Galaxy X and BlackBerry Torch are all expected to arrive in SA within the next two months.
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In this World Wide Wrap: Apple makes mobile payment plans, HID Global expands to North America and Indian licence plates get RFID.
In this World Wide Wrap: Deal to bolster medical imaging systems, Canon releases wireless photo MFPs, and Fujifilm unveils first 3D camera.
The biggest hurdle facing mobile banking in Africa is not a technical issue, but a regulatory one, say commentators.