Don’t fall for Icasa’s changing LLU story
The local loop unbundling story in South Africa shows exactly why many people say the regulator is useless and toothless
Internet Solutions slams Icasa over LLU
Icasa’s new draft regulations on LLU is so vague and so broad as to be impossible to implement, says local ISP Internet Solutions.
Telkom ADSL bitstream delay - ICASA issues explanation
ICASA explains why a bitstream access service was not launched by 1 November 2012 as set down by the regulator
Telkom fixed line monopoly won’t be protected: DoC
The Department of Communications is wary to comment on Telkom profits in the wake of local loop unbundling, but says it won’t protect the incumbent’s monopoly
ICASA details Local Loop Unbundling hearings to take place 11-13 October 2011
ICASA today released the details about its Local Loop Unbundling hearings which will take place next week
Consumers voice opinion on Local Loop Unbundling
MyBroadband, in partnership with Ellipsis Regulatory Solution, submits feedback to ICASA about its LLU discussion document
Is Local loop unbundling pro-rich and anti-poor?
There is no correlation between LLU and increasing access in deep rural areas, says Telkom’s Andrew Barendse
LLU and the prospect of cheaper broadband
Will LLU results in more widespread and affordable broadband or simple be a worthless, contentious and costly distraction?
'LLU won't solve problem of faster, better broadband'
Unbundling of the local loop won't solve the problem of faster and more widespread broadband access in South Africa, says Dr Richard Majoor from Telkom
Local loop unbundling (LLU or LLUB) is the regulatory process of allowing multiple telecommunications operators to use connections from the telephone exchange's central office to the customer's premises. The physical wire connection between customer and company is known as a "local loop", and it...