Cope and the ID have different views on the communication minister's interconnection announcement.
The Gauteng province will begin preparations in December and manufacturing will start in February.
Interconnect cuts could spur additional retail call cuts, which could trim cellular companies' margins, say analysts.
The company will also put a clamp on temporary staff employment.
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XON Systems has committed to "significant sales targets for the next two years".
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The communications minister's announcement that interconnect rates will be cut leaves many in the industry confused.
The fixed-line operator's earnings will be affected by once-off costs.
Loopholes in the law exist and IT systems, which could curb fraudulent activities, are not in place.
It could take some time before SA sees the benefits of an influx of international capacity.