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  1. Jan

    How MyBroadband's new mobile network quality testing works

    MyBroadband's mobile network quality testing — how it works MyBroadband has launched a new project to conduct in-depth testing of Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom’s mobile networks across South Africa. We partnered with Analytico, Afristay, and Keysight distributor Coral-i for this mobile...
  2. Jan

    We're doing a national mobile network quality test - including calls and data speeds

    South Africa's biggest-ever mobile network quality test kicks off MyBroadband has partnered with Analytico, Afristay, and Keysight distributor Coral-i to conduct in-depth testing of Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom's networks across South Africa. Mobile network quality is a key consideration...
  3. Jan

    Douglas Craigie Stevenson resigns as Cell C CEO

    Cell C CEO resigns Douglas Craigie Stevenson has resigned as CEO of Cell C, effective 31 March 2023. Blue Label Telecoms, a major publicly-traded stakeholder in Cell C, informed shareholders of Craigie Stevenson’s resignation via the JSE news service.
  4. Jan

    Attacq lists R31 million owed by Cell C as "expected credit loss"

    Cell C owes landlord millions Cell C’s landlord Attacq’s results for the six-month period ending 31 December 2022 revealed that it expects R31.1 million of Cell C’s outstanding rent not to be recovered. Cell C rents its campus from Attacq, a real estate investment trust (REIT), and has been...
  5. Jan

    Fastest mobile data speed tests in South Africa at the start of 2023

    Impressive mobile data speeds in South Africa The latest research by Analytico shows that top mobile speed tests in South Africa are approaching gigabit speeds. Analytico found the three fastest tests done on each mobile network in South Africa using both Android and iOS devices.
  6. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa - March 2023

    South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer. MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
  7. Jan

    Top neighbourhoods for mobile broadband - March 2023

    Load-shedding crushes data speeds in South Africa's top mobile broadband neighbourhoods Analytico’s latest research shows that Bryanston, Century City and Garsfontein had the fastest mobile Internet in South Africa at the start of 2023. The results are based on 267,853 tests done on the...
  8. Jan

    Vodacom finally fixes disappearing data problem on LTE — Cell C doesn't

    Data worth thousands disappearing from Cell C An investigation by Analytico has revealed that data disappears from Cell C SIMs connected to a 4G network even when mobile data is disabled. Analytico performed separate tests for disappearing airtime and data with SIMs from all four major network...
  9. Jan

    Best-rated ISPs in South Africa - March 2023

    South Africa's top ISPs at the start of 2023 Analytico's latest South African ISP rankings revealed that Afrihost is South Africa's top-rated Internet service provider (ISP), followed by Axxess and Mweb. It is the first report that used Analytico's new rating methodology, which considers more...
  10. Jan

    Top 5 MVNOs in South Africa

    South Africa's top MVNOs Mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) offer South Africans an alternative to the country's mobile operators — MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom. An MVNO is a company that doesn't own a mobile spectrum licence but sells cellular services under its brand name using the...
  11. Jan

    Vodacom vs MTN vs Telkom vs Cell C annual capex

    How much South Africa's mobile providers spend on their networks Vodacom trumped South Africa's other major mobile operators over the past year when it comes to network investment. MyBroadband compared the capital MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom spent on their networks over the past year.
  12. Jan

    Customer tries to buy Cell C deal, complains to ARB when agents refuse, Cell C denies ads are misleading

    Cell C nailed after agents allegedly refuse to sell advertised deal The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled against Cell C regarding a complaint submitted over a misleading SIM-only month-to-month data and voice contract advert. The complaint was brought to the ARB after a prospective...
  13. Jan

    Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C voice network quality tested in Sandton

    South African voice network quality tested — with surprising results Analytico’s voice network quality tests in Sandton showed that Cell C produced the best call quality and was on par with MTN and Telkom on call setup rate and dropped calls. Vodacom performed the worst. It was the only...
  14. Jan

    Analytico ISP Rankings - Q4 2022

    Vodacom plummets in ISP rankings — now below Telkom and Rain Analytico’s quarterly customer satisfaction report revealed that Cool Ideas, Afrihost, and Airmobile are the top-rated Internet service providers (ISPs) in South Africa. On the other end of the scale, Mweb, Cell C, and Vodacom were...
  15. Jan

    Cell C appoints Stephen Morony as Chief Officer: Wholesale Business

    Stephen Morony returns to Cell C Cell C has announced the appointment of Stephen Morony as chief officer for its wholesale business. Morony officially started in the role on 1 January 2023.
  16. Jan

    MyBroadband Insights 2022 Mobile Network Quality report released

    South Africa's best mobile network of 2022 MyBroadband Insights has released its annual Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa. The report for the 2022 calendar year further revealed that MTN reigned supreme in all major South African...
  17. Jan

    South Africa's top MVNOs

    South Africa's top MVNOs While most South Africans use the country's major mobile networks — Cell C, MTN, Telkom, and Vodacom — for their cellular needs, they can also choose from a range of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). While MVNOs still leverage the network infrastructure of...
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    Vodacom, MTN, and other mobile networks reveal biggest milestones of 2022

    Vodacom, MTN, and other mobile networks reveal biggest milestones of 2022 The first-ever high-demand frequency spectrum auction, a tussle for Telkom, and a big step towards rescuing Cell C were among the most significant events in the South African mobile network industry in 2022. While mobile...
  19. Jan

    Cell C creates new post - Chief Restructuring Officer

    Cell C appoints Chief Restructuring Officer Cell C has appointed Brett Copans to the newly created role of chief restructuring officer. The operator said the aim of his role is to ensure the prudent and efficient use of resources, and allocating funding to high-value opportunities.
  20. Jan

    Sub-R500 smartphone contract comparison - December 2022

    Best smartphone contracts under R500 Buying a smartphone with cash in South Africa can carry a high cost. However, South Africa's mobile network operators offer smartphone deals on two and three-year contracts for those wanting to avoid a once-off purchase. MyBroadbroad compared some of the...
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