Some of the largest operators in the space believe the least-cost model is dead.
Speculation again surfaces that Cell C could be a takeover target, but Bharti Airtel's rumoured interest is dismissed.
A centuries-old urban legend, apparently calling on blacks to kill whites, moves onto the SMS platform.
The company confirms it is in talks with Orascom to grab a stake in the business.
In this World Wide Wrap: Skype blasts telcos over net freedom, Tesco loses VOIP numbers, and Alteva and Microsoft partner.
In this World Wide Wrap: Israel lifts iPad ban, chip shortage threatens laptop roll-outs, and notebooks drive PC sales.
In this World Wide Wrap: Visa bullish on mobile commerce, MasterCard eyes India, and Toronto deploys transport payment system.
In this World Wide Wrap: MS joins Goodwill programme, mobile handset recycling gains popularity, and carbon targets fall short.
In this World Wide Wrap: Covarity intros Quick Start, next-gen Studiometry released, and CMCS opens India office.
Vodacom's recent announcement will be followed by more data promotions, but it won't include an uncapped offering.
The company signed an exclusive deal with MTN to bring its anticipated Milestone phone to the country.
In today's technology roundup: Chinese insurer to appeal MS ruling, Facebook's Open Graph heralds semantic Web, Serkis plans motion capture studio, and Chery joins electric car collaboration.
In this World Wide Wrap: Rugby gets broadcasting boost, Virginia keeps public broadcasting, and CenturyTel to buy Qwest in stock swap.