Articles about fibre

Vodacom-Maziv deal would hurt competition in SA, says tribunal

The Competition Tribunal found that the proposed merger between Vodacom and Maziv “cannot be justified on substantial public interest grounds”.

Telkom appoints Beauty Apleni as CEO of Openserve

Beauty Apleni will drive the continuing growth and adoption of Openserve’s fibre network in pursuit of Telkom’s data-led strategy, says the firm.

ITWeb TV: Alan Knott-Craig Jr sets sights on future listing of Fibertime

Founder Alan Knott-Craig Jr shares his plans for Fibertime, as well as the challenges he has faced in his bid to connect South African townships.

Vumatel, DFA parent company suffers large loss

CIVH’s headline earnings amount to a loss of R141 million, compared to a profit of R6 million in the comparative period, says Remgro.

Telkom increases broadband, voice prices

These adjustments, effective 1 April, are in response to increasing operational costs and external economic pressures, says Telkom.

Date set for Vodacom, Maziv appeal over blocked R14bn merger

The Competition Appeal Court informs Vodacom and Remgro that hearing dates have been reserved for 22 to 24 July.

YOA Cable invests R160m to expand Durban fibre plant

Yangtze Optics Africa Cable has announced the expansion of its 14 000 square metre fibre optics manufacturing plant at Dube TradePort.

Green light for Vumatel deal to acquire Herotel

The proposed transaction does not raise significant public interest concerns, says the Competition Commission.

Vuyani Jarana’s ISP Ilitha to connect low-income homes

The company aims to expand its high-speed fibre network to at least 500 000 households, impacting over two million South Africans.

Minister Tau challenges blocking of R14bn Vodacom-Maziv deal

Trade, industry and competition minister Parks Tau appeals the prohibition of the merger of mobile operator Vodacom and fibre infrastructure firm Maziv.

Mobile, fibre propel Telkom’s revenue to R21.3bn

Telkom’s mobile subscribers are now at 22.8 million, and it saw a 19.6% upsurge in its mobile data subscriber base, to 14.6 million.

Fibertime, Nokia to offer uncapped internet for only R5 a day

Fibretime aims to reach 1.5 million homes in underserved areas within the next five years.