Articles about MTN

Blue Label deal a ‘lifeline’ for Cell C, says CompCom

The Competition Commission argues before the Competition Tribunal that the transaction would give Cell C “another chance at life”.

Managed AI services key to cloud, data centre investment, says MTN

The technology will have a significant impact on business’ ability to harness infrastructure quickly and at scale.

MTN SA invests R220m in ECape network infrastructure

The investment will enhance network quality, expand connectivity and upgrade MTN’s infrastructure in the Eastern Cape.

AI-driven infrastructure demand lifts telco share prices

Telco shares surge as operators increase spend to meet demand for connectivity, data centres and new technologies like AI.

MTN chairman’s US diplomatic role sparks political fallout

MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas’s role as US envoy sparks political row after claims Washington rejected his diplomatic credentials.

ITWeb TV: The man behind Cell C’s virtualised network

Cell C, SA’s fourth-largest mobile operator, is capitalising on the strengths of its larger competitors, Vodacom and MTN, to enhance its network capabilities, says CTO Schalk Visser.

It’s not about who owns towers, says Cell C in ad defence

The company says it has closed the quality gap by renegotiating roaming agreements that ensure full parity of service with partner networks.

‘Fiercely contested’ best network claim pits MTN against Cell C

MTN objects to Cell C’s “Now on SA’s Best Network” advert appearing across various media formats, saying it is deliberately crafted to mislead consumers.

Biometric fee hike sparks search for alternatives

A sharp rise in the ID verification fees charged by home affairs sparks debate, with some suggesting digital alternatives, while others urge continued integration with official systems.

Shift to eSIMs gains momentum as telcos battle plastic waste

An estimated 200 million SIM cards are distributed each year by local telcos, ultimately generating a significant amount of e-waste.

Telco-powered credit score aims to add millions to formal economy

Bringing another 16 million South Africans into the formal economy could add R173 billion to SA’s gross domestic product, says TransUnion.

Telkom bets on AI to take on Vodacom, MTN

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.