mtn

  1. Jan

    Telkom rejects Rain acquisition proposal

    Telkom rejects Rain Telkom has informed shareholders that it has terminated discussions relating to Rain’s proposal about a potential acquisition. Rain made a formal proposal to Telkom on 30 September 2022, suggesting that Telkom buy it with newly issued shares.
  2. 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...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    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...
  4. RudderVator

    Forwarding calls stuck

    Anyone have any idea how to fix an MTN number that has a permanent call divert that cannot be disabled? Tried all the USSD codes under the sun. The status changes when interrogated about the setting but the call divert remains active:rolleyes:
  5. oros

    Is there another way to switch off broadcast messages

    Is there another way to switch off broadcast messages being by Mtn if its switched off in your phone settings? As I keep on getting it, even though mine is off as shown to attached pictures. It's very irritating.
  6. kevyk

    Opening Ports - Nat on MTN

    Hi Guys I have MTN fixed LTE Service for business and we need to open one port to share some data across the Internet without VPN, is there away to do this or to get the unrestricted APN activated, Currently using businessbb.lte APN. I know vpn is an option but don't really want to go that...
  7. Jan

    MTN exploring sale of some smaller West Africa units

    MTN considering selling smaller operators MTN Group Ltd. is considering divesting some of its smaller operations in West Africa as its focuses on core markets, people familiar with the matter said. Africa’s biggest mobile phone company is currently reviewing its portfolio in the region to...
  8. S

    MTN Black Friday Billing Issues.

    Hello MyBBers Has anyone experience a steep increase in the billing for Black Friday deals and hit a brick wall trying to resolve. My contract was due for upgrade but the new Black Friday deals were not released as yet. MTN websites advises they will notify you when the promotional deal is...
  9. Jan

    2Africa subsea cable lands at Duynefontein

    Photos of MTN GlobalConnect's 2Africa undersea cable landing in South Africa The world’s longest undersea cable, 2Africa, has made landfall at Duynefontein near Cape Town. MTN GlobalConnect officially announced the landing on Tuesday. It brought the cable to shore last week. --- Facebook's...
  10. Jan

    ARB rules against MTN for another misleading limited-stock advert

    MTN slammed for misleading advertising on limited-stock specials The Advertising Regulatory Board has ruled against MTN regarding a complaint about misleading advertising for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 smartphone. Complainant Dianne Barnard upgraded two of her contracts telephonically, opting...
  11. 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...
  12. Jan

    Telkom 5G vs Rain vs MTN and MVNOs

    Telkom 5G price shocker — demolished by Rain and MTN Telkom's uncapped fixed-5G packages are much more expensive than rival services offered by Rain, MTN, and several other ISPs. The telecoms company recently published coverage and prices for its first uncapped fixed-5G products, which are...
  13. Jan

    MTN says $4.2-billion Irancell fight over after 11 years

    Victory for MTN in R73-billion lawsuit The High Court has dismissed an application by one of MTN’s former rivals in Iran seeking $4.2 billion in damages, excluding interest. Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S, and Turkcell’s wholly owned subsidiary, East Asian Consortium B.V. (EAC), instituted...
  14. Jan

    MTN's revenue, expenses, and profits visualised - November 2022

    How MTN makes money MTN is Africa’s largest mobile operator and provides voice, data, fintech, digital, enterprise, wholesale, and API services to more than 272 million customers in 19 countries. In its results for the year ended 31 December 2021, MTN revealed that it had grown revenue to...
  15. Jan

    ISP's plans for fixed LTE in South Africa

    Fixed-4G isn't going anywhere — here's what South African ISPs have planned Mobile network operators in South Africa have focussed on launching 5G Internet solutions for some time now, but 4G isn’t going anywhere. MyBroadband asked South African Internet service providers about their plans for...
  16. Jan

    Black Friday 2022 deal roundup

    Best Black Friday deals in South Africa Black Friday is only a few hours away, and major retailers, online stores, mobile networks, and service providers are offering big discounts on various tech and other products. While several retailers and service providers have been offering extended...
  17. Jan

    MTN subscribers still reporting network problems

    MTN network problems continue into second day Several MTN customers have continued to report issues with their Internet connectivity for a second day following an upgrade-induced fault on the operator's network. Scores of customers reported that they could not use mobile data or had...
  18. Jan

    MTN says data network fault developed after upgrade

    MTN explains 8-hour data network outage MTN says that a fault developed on its network after an upgrade, causing intermittent outages for data customers on Tuesday. “Following an upgrade on a part of the MTN network last night, a fault developed this morning, resulting in some intermittent...
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