mobile networks

  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Mobile network customer satisfaction ratings show interesting results

    Mobile network customer satisfaction ratings show interesting results Analysis by MyBroadband Insights has revealed that South Africans are more satisfied with the performance of their mobile broadband services than with their fixed-wireless offerings. For this analysis, MyBroadband Insights...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    All the big mobile network brand changes in SA — from 2010 to 2022

    All the big mobile network brand changes in SA — from 2010 to 2022 South Africa's mobile network operators have undertaken several rebrands over the years, with MTN being the latest to revamp its logo. Vodacom, Telkom, Cell C, and MTN have each rebranded at least once since 2010.
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Vodacom revenue and subscribers grow in South Africa

    Vodacom revenue and subscribers grow in South Africa South Africa's biggest mobile network operator Vodacom continued to grow subscribers and revenue in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to its latest trading update. The operator's South African customer base grew to 45.7 million customers...
  5. Hanno Labuschagne

    Gautrain mobile speeds tested

    Gautrain mobile speeds tested MyBroadband Insights tested the mobile broadband speeds on the Gautrain, which revealed that MTN and Vodacom were clear leaders in coverage and performance. The Gautrain’s 80-kilometre railway system links Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, and O.R. Tambo...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    BrandsEye index shows Rain is the worst mobile network in South Africa

    BrandsEye index shows Rain is the worst mobile network in South Africa BrandsEye and Deloitte Africa’s South African Telco Sentiment Index shows that MTN is the best mobile network while Rain is the worst. The study analysed consumer social media conversations by tracking over two million...
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    Mobile network speed changes in South Africa

    Mobile network speed changes in South Africa MyBroadband Insights’ Q3 2020 Mobile Network Quality Report showed that MTN offers the fastest mobile speeds in South Africa, while Rain’s speeds are the lowest. The report is based on 334,257 speed tests which were performed by thousands of...
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    The best and worst mobile networks in South Africa

    The best and worst mobile networks in South Africa MyBroadband Insights has released its Q4 2019 Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa. The report is based on 310,649 speed tests which were performed by thousands of MyBroadband Android...
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    SA networks could save billions by giving up diesel

    SA networks could save billions by giving up diesel South African telecommunications providers suffer whenever load-shedding hits, mostly due to the greatly increased operational costs that come with running diesel generators at base stations and other connectivity hubs. However, they can save...
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    Criminals nailed for stealing mobile network equipment

    Criminals nailed for stealing mobile network equipment Criminals are wrecking mobile networks in South Africa, costing operators millions each month and leaving thousands of people without essential telecoms services. Vodacom spokesperson Byron Kennedy said cellphone base stations are...
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    South African mobile network rankings released

    South African mobile network rankings released MyBroadband Insights has released its Q1 2019 Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa. The report is based on 345,700 speed tests which were performed by thousands of MyBroadband Android...
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    See how criminals are wrecking mobile networks in South Africa

    See how criminals are wrecking mobile networks in South Africa Criminals are wrecking mobile networks without any concern for the damage they cause and for leaving communities without communications services. Vodacom spokesperson Byron Kennedy previously said cellphone base stations are...
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    Telkom Mobile shows huge growth - But it is still far behind MTN and Vodacom

    Telkom Mobile shows huge growth - But it is still far behind MTN and Vodacom Telkom has published its financial results for the year ended 31 March 2018, detailing its updated mobile subscriber numbers. As listed companies, it is a requirement for Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom to release these...
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    Best mobile network in South Africa

    Best mobile network in South Africa Mobile data speed tests over the last quarter show how Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, and Telkom compare.
  15. Kevin Lancaster

    SA mobile networks’ dirty secrets about WhatsApp and Facebook

    SA mobile networks’ dirty secrets about WhatsApp and Facebook Telecommunications industry analyst and researcher Arthur Goldstuck has said that mobile networks hide 8 dirty secrets about WhatsApp and Facebook.
  16. Kevin Lancaster

    Cheapest SA mobile network for using while on holiday

    Cheapest SA mobile network for using while on holiday Tariffic has released its Q4 2015 Perfect Package Tracker, detailing the best network to be on when travelling overseas.
  17. Kevin Lancaster

    Best and worst mobile networks in SA

    Best and worst mobile networks in South Africa Research by Atio reveals the best and worst mobile networks in South Africa, based on dropped calls and download speeds.
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    Priority 3G subscription on cellular network?

    A friend recently visited from Finland and told me about a 3 euro bolt on to his contract - It gives him priority 3G in those instances where the cell tower's throughput (or whatever) is not enough to handle the amount of traffic. Anything like that offered in SA - either for a consumer...
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