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8 hours ago

Access to spectrum is a ‘lifeline’, says Cell C CFO

The mobile operator plans to apply for high-demand spectrum and wants to see the application process happen as quickly as possible, says CFO Zafar Mahomed.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

10 hours ago

Cell C rejects morphing into MVNO, forges ahead with new strategy

The telco rebuffs suggestions it is morphing into a mobile virtual network operator, following its decision to migrate customers to Vodacom and MTN.

Samuel Mungadze

Yesterday

Huawei defies US restrictions in 5G push

The Chinese telecommunications giant makes significant gains in the 5G market, despite the continued US sanctions.

Tuesday

Five telephony tech trends for 2021

2020 highlighted the importance of secure, reliable communications networks, says Nic Laschinger, CTO of Euphoria Telecom.

Euphoria Telecom

Tuesday

Liquid Telecom seeks R9bn to refinance debt

The new funds are also intended to support the company as it continues to scale and expand its fibre network capabilities.

Samuel Mungadze

Monday

Licensing of high-demand spectrum imminent, says ICASA

The regulator stresses that the mock auction and the actual auction will commence by 31 March 2021.

Monday

Vodacom company Nexio retrenches, promises transparency

The systems integrator opens a Section 189A process and will engage with employees weekly for the next nine weeks.

Samuel Mungadze

Monday

Local 5G subscribers to top 11m in four years

Although 5G is in its infancy in SA, it could see 11 million subscribers and 43% population coverage in the next four years, says Africa Analysis.

Samuel Mungadze

Friday

WhatsApp forges ahead with controversial privacy update

The Facebook-owned messaging app moves ahead with its planned privacy update that caused uproar, using the opportunity to take a swipe at its competitors.

Vodacom Lesotho

18 Feb

Vodacom in limbo over Lesotho licence, hefty fine

The mobile operator awaits judgement regarding the country’s decision to impose a R40.2 million fine and to revoke its unified licence.

18 Feb

WOAN success hinges on strong regulatory approach

Local research firm BMIT urges government to clear uncertainties around issues like digital migration so the wholesale open access network can bear fruit.

Department of Communications and Digital Technologies

17 Feb

Comms minister commits to March 2022 digital migration deadline

Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams once again commits to “speed up” the digital migration process, as the goalposts shift to next year.

Blue Label Telecoms

17 Feb

Blue Label expects positive turn in six-month results

The telco credits the disposal of its shareholding in its Mexico business for impacting financials positively.

Samuel Mungadze