Mobile contract prices are increasing faster than inflation in South Africa
In recent years, average postpaid tariff increases have exceeded inflation. Previously, they were below or near South Africa’s headline inflation rate.
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MTN needs Nigerian investor with R14.5 billion for tower deal
MTN Group is seeking local investors to acquire a 30% stake in IHS Nigeria under an agreement with the country’s antitrust authorities.
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From 35 million to zero: MTN’s first failed super app came as voice revenues plummeted
MTN launched its Ayoba super app a year after data revenue first overtook voice revenue in an attempt to transform the company from a traditional telco.
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Busisiwe Kabane-Bailey | Cellular | DG Murray Trust (DGMT) | Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) | MTN | Rain
Mobile networks must stop deducting data when users visit thousands of websites in South Africa
Mobile operators have until 15 January 2027 to zero-rate digital content from public benefit organisations.
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Apple | Apple TV+ | Broadcasting | Cellular | MTN | MTN FrontRow
MTN says its new Netflix competitor will not fail this time
Nine years after shutting down its VU streaming video platform, MTN has launched One TV, which the mobile operator has assured will not meet the same fate as its predecessor.
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ICASA withdraws accusation of collusion between Vodacom and MTN
ICASA has withdrawn its use of the word “collusion” to describe what it said was a pattern of similar behaviour at Vodacom and MTN.
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Vodacom made data cheaper for people in South Africa which hurt its revenue
Vodacom shifted to make its data bundles more accessible to South Africans, but even as data demand grew exponentially, data revenues flatlined.
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Cellular | Microsoft Teams | MTN | spam calls | Vodacom | voice calls
WhatsApp and spam calls cost Vodacom and MTN billions
Vodacom and MTN said their South African customers have grown reluctant to answer calls. However, data-driven calling has a greater impact on call volumes.
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The fastest mobile networks inside Pretoria East’s most popular malls
MyBroadband tested mobile network speeds inside some of the most popular malls in Pretoria East.
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Cellular | Deneys | Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) | direct marketing | Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) | Parks Tau
South Africa’s new spam call rules have a serious problem
South Africa’s new spam call regulations could significantly improve frustrations for many consumers. However, they will be the ones responsible for enforcing the rules.