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    MWEB "free" business ADSL promotion scrutinised

    MWEB "free" business ADSL promotion scrutinised A consumer complained to the Advertising Standards Authority about MWEB’s promotion for a month’s free business ADSL after they paid for some items.
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    • advertising standards free adsl promotions mweb mweb business
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    Cell C 5c per MB advert questioned

    Cell C 5c per MB advert questioned Cell C’s claim of ‘affordable Internet for 5c/MB’ lands it in trouble with the ASA
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    MTN and Cell C resume ASA battle over 21.1 HSPA+ claims

    MTN and Cell C resume ASA battle over 21.1 HSPA+ claims Mobile network operators MTN and Cell C throw down over a previous ruling made by the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa Directorate
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    • 21.1mbps advertising dispute advertising standards asa cell c hdpa+ mtn
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    ASA will not impose sanctions against Vodacom

    ASA will not impose sanctions against Vodacom Vodacom off the hook after a ruling against the company’s 42Mbps advertising
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    Power To You - Vodacom versus Cell C advertising battle ends?

    Power To You - Vodacom versus Cell C advertising battle ends? ASA tribunal ruling on Vodacom and Cell C’s battle over the slogan “Power To You”
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    8ta Free Calls and SMS adverts cause confusion

    8ta Free Calls and SMS adverts cause confusion 8ta’s advertising claims of ‘Free calls to a landline number’ and ‘50 free SMSs every day’ lands them in hot water
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    MTN Internet can be called World Class says the ASA

    MTN Internet can be called World Class says the ASA The Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa dismissed an appeal against MTN’s advertising with the words, “Get world-class Internet on your smartphone”
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    • advertising standards asa mtn internet wolrd-class internt
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    Apple Mac virus free claims raise consumer ire

    Apple Mac virus free claims raise consumer ire A consumer lodged a complaint with the ASA against Core Group for a MacBook and MacBook Pro advertisement
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    Don’t forget Vodacom’s hidden R1.00 charge

    Don’t forget Vodacom’s hidden R1.00 charge Vodacom’s Airtime Advance advertising under fire for not telling users that they have to cough up for using the service
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    Cell C nails Vodacom and MTN over broadband speed claims

    Cell C nails Vodacom and MTN over broadband speed claims Cell C lodges successful complaints against Vodacom and MTN for making ‘misleading speed claims’
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    SMS Porn advert gets a rise from consumer

    SMS Porn advert gets a rise from consumer A company advertising SMS porn services on e.tv faced a consumer complaint at the ASA for flighting their commercial at an inappropriate time
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    ASA broadband complaints: is there a better solution?

    ASA broadband complaints: is there a better solution? Is it time for the broadband providers in SA to agree on how they will advertise broadband products and services?
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    Cell C CEO takes on Advertising Standards Authority

    Cell C CEO takes on Advertising Standards Authority Lars Reichelt is not entirely happy about the recent ASA rulings, saying that the bigger picture is that they are benefiting consumers with better broadband
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    Vodacom and Cell C do battle over 21Mbps Mobile Broadband claims

    Vodacom and Cell C do battle over 21Mbps Mobile Broadband claims Vodacom and Cell C do battle over a recent Cell C advertisement showing a Speedtest.net result of 21Mbps
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    • 21mbps advertising standards cell c speedtest.net vodacom
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    Cell C ASA 4Gs appeal dismissed

    Cell C ASA 4Gs appeal dismissed Cell C’s appeal to the ASA to be able to use its old 4Gs logo has been dismissed
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    Embarrassing (and somewhat amusing) revelation in Vodacom versus Cell C ASA case

    Embarrassing (and somewhat amusing) revelation in Vodacom versus Cell C ASA case Vodacom and Cell C faces off over a recent advertisement poking fun at Vodacom’s red re-branding marketing
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    • advertising dispute advertising standards asa cell c red re-branding vodacom
    • Replies: 102
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
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    Cell C loses ASA appeal: can no longer claim 21 Mbps speeds

    Cell C loses ASA appeal: can no longer claim 21 Mbps speeds Cell C and Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) do battle over 21.6MbpsHSPA+ modem claims
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