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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...