South Africa

Telecoms operators worldwide are looking to contain costs. Although most economies are returning to growth, the lingering effects of the economic downturn are still being felt by... 2010-04-20

Telkom South Africa is moving forward in its plan to launch a mobile business. The latest developments are the announcement of a national roaming deal with MTN and Telkom's plans... 2010-04-16

The South African government is trying to resolve some of the problems affecting the countries telecoms regulator, ICASA. A legislation amendment still at the draft stage is designed... 2010-03-30

MWEB, one of South Africa's leading alternative broadband suppliers, has mounted an aggressive marketing campaign to promote its new cut-price ADSL service. The campaign focuses on... 2010-03-23

Liquid Telecom is a data voice and internet service provider that specialises in supplying wholesale carrier services to telecoms operators in developing countries. Although its switching... 2010-02-22

Speaking at a lecture in Lagos, Ernest Ndukwe, vice-chairman of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), has highlighted the importance of regulatory independence for ensuring... 2010-02-18

In December 2009 Cell C announced that it would upgrade its network to HSPA+ technology as part of its 2010 ZAR5bn (US$659.98mn) network investment programme. Soon afterwards, Vodacom... 2010-02-11

In December 2009 Cell C announced that it would upgrade its network to HSPA+ technology as part of its 2010 ZAR5bn (US$659.98mn) network investment programme. Soon afterwards, Vodacom... 2010-02-11

Proposed cuts in mobile termination rates (MTR) are now in doubt, according to Business Day. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), the telecoms regulator,... 2010-02-04

Reports in Zimbabwe's Financial Gazette suggest that South Africa's MTN group is all set to acquire Net One, Zimbabwe's state-owned mobile operator. BMI can see a lot of advantages... 2010-01-11