Articles about fibre

Sparks fly during Maziv, Vodacom competition appeal

Advocates and judges clash over public interest concerns and revised terms as an appeal against a ruling to block the merger is heard.

Vodacom, Maziv merger sweetener sparks tough questions

The companies erred with their argument before the Competition Appeal Court, judges say.

Smaller ISPs still worried about Vodacom-Maziv merger deal

The industry players say the reviewed deal gives Vodacom extensive influence over SA’s largest open-access fibre infrastructure through Maziv.

Malatsi welcomes progress in R14bn Vodacom-Maziv deal

Comms minister Solly Malatsi acknowledges the commitment to lower-cost broadband packages, broader coverage and improved connectivity.

CompCom settles key issues with Vodacom, Maziv

The watchdog reaches agreement with the firms on revised conditions that remedy the competition concerns raised for the merger to be prohibited.

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.