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  1. Jan

    4G network vendor speed comparison for South Africa - October 2022

    Huawei dominates 4G network speeds in South Africa Huawei's radio equipment offers the best 4G download speeds on major mobile networks in South Africa, research by Analytico has shown. The research analysed the average download and upload speeds that users of the MyBroadband mobile speed test...
  3. Jan

    Rain 4G and 5G now without streaming quality limits, but increased prices

    Rain hikes prices and removes streaming limits Rain has increased prices and removed streaming quality limits on several of its uncapped 4G and 5G products. The mobile network operator sent messages to customers over the weekend, informing them of the price changes made "in line with inflation".
  4. Jan

    MTN asks Telkom if they are exclusive

    MTN could reconsider buying Telkom after Rain proposal MTN has issued a notice to shareholders stating that it has written to the Telkom board after the company announced that it had received an acquisition proposal from Rain. Telkom notified shareholders on Friday that Rain has proposed that...
  5. Jan

    Rain's proposal to Telkom - buy us!

    Rain proposes that Telkom should buy it Telkom has confirmed it received an offer from Rain in mid-September proposing that Telkom acquire Rain in exchange for shares. "Shareholders are advised that Telkom received a non-binding proposal from Rain on 14 September 2022, in terms of which Rain...
  6. Jan

    Analytico 4G network quality analysis for South Africa - September 2022

    MTN beats Vodacom and Telkom in 4G speed shootout New research by Analytico reveals that MTN has the highest average 4G speeds in South Africa, followed by Vodacom, Telkom, Cell C, and Rain. Analytico provides market research, network intelligence, and marketing insights to South African IT...
  7. Jan

    MTN is South Africa's preferred LTE and 5G provider - beating Vodacom and Telkom

    MTN beats Vodacom and Telkom as the preferred LTE and 5G provider MTN has the best mobile data network in South Africa, translating into the operator topping the list of preferred LTE and 5G providers. Research by Analytico showed that 31% of South Africans said they would pick MTN for a new...
  8. Jan

    Peak mobile speeds in South Africa - September 2022

    South Africa's peak mobile speeds close to 1Gbps — MTN and Vodacom fight for top spot South Africa's two biggest telecoms operators — MTN and Vodacom — are closing in on 1Gbps download speeds on their mobile networks. That is according to Analytico's analysis of peak mobile network speed tests...
  9. Jan

    South Africa's biggest telcos by market cap (or valuation)

    Biggest telecoms companies in South Africa — Vodacom vs MTN and Telkom vs CIVH MTN is the most valuable telecommunications company in South Africa, with a market capitalisation of R228.15 billion, beating its main rival Vodacom which has a market cap of R224.62 billion. A company's market...
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  10. Jan

    Uncapped 5G price comparison - September 2022

    Rain dominates uncapped 5G pricing in South Africa Rain offers the most cost-effective uncapped fixed-5G products in South Africa, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed. However, it's important to note that Rain limits certain aspects, including video streaming resolutions, virtual private...
  11. Jan

    Mobile data speeds get crushed by load-shedding

    Load-shedding is crushing mobile Internet in South Africa Load-shedding directly impacts mobile network infrastructure, and, as a result, mobile Internet speeds tend to suffer. A MyBroadband analysis showed that Vodacom and Telkom customers saw the most significant drops in network performance...
  12. Jan

    Analyst warns MTN's acquisition of Telkom could cause higher data prices

    MTN's Telkom buyout could be bad news for data prices — Analyst Consumers should not expect price cuts on mobile data or voice calls should MTN's proposed acquisition of Telkom go ahead. That is according to World Wide Worx's Arthur Goldstruck, who spoke to Sunday newspaper Rapport.
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  13. Jan

    Rain to launch mobile 5G in the next year

    Rain plans to launch mobile 5G Rain plans to launch a mobile 5G product within the coming year, according to Johan van Zyl, co-CEO of shareholder African Rainbow Capital (ARC). Van Zyl also provided more details on Rain's plans to add to its fixed 4G and 5G offerings during an interview with...
    • Jan
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  14. D

    RAIN 5G Standard Streaming Speeds ⚡⚡⚡

    Awe Everyone! I woke up with a shocking surprise :) Rain 5G Streaming Speeds were updated, I am not sure if this is a glitch in the matrix. But I am now getting the full streaming speeds on fast.com and even faster speeds on YouTube.com. See screenshots. Is anyone else experiencing this magic...
  15. Jan

    ARC says will Rain will be fixed and mobile "player of note" in South Africa

    Rain will be "player of note" in fixed and mobile broadband Rain intends to be a "player of note" in South Africa's fixed and mobile broadband market, according to African Rainbow Capital (ARC) co-CEO Johan van Zyl. During ARC's annual financial results for the year ended 30 June 2022, Van Zyl...
    • Jan
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  16. Jan

    ARC sets Rain's worth at over R18 billion

    Rain's valuation jumps to R18 billion Mobile network operator Rain's valuation has jumped by more than R1.5 billion in the past year, according to the latest annual results of shareholder African Rainbow Capital (Arc) Investments. Arc said the value of its interest in Rain increased 9.7%...
  17. Jan

    Rain appoints Wipro to outsource call centre operations

    Rain outsourcing call centre to India-based multinational Rain has appointed Wipro as its customer support service provider and will outsource its call centre operations to the company from 1 November 2022. Call centre agents that Rain employs directly will be transferred to Wipro.
    • Jan
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  18. Jan

    ISPs with highest proportion of users with connections faster than 100Mbps

    Speed breakdown — ISPs with the highest ratio of tests over 100Mbps revealed New research by Analytico revealed that Cybersmart, Metrofibre, and Rain have the highest ratio of speed tests above 100Mbps. Analytico is a research company that provides reports, network intelligence, and marketing...
  19. Jan

    Rain surprise in peak mobile data speed analysis

    Surprise result in peak mobile data speed breakdown New research by Analytico revealed that Rain has the highest proportion of users who enjoy mobile data speeds above 80Mbps. Analytico is a research company that provides reports, network intelligence, and marketing insights to South Africa’s...
  20. Jan

    MTN roundly beats Vodacom, Telkom, Cell C, Rain in customer satisfaction - Analytico YTD 2022

    MTN crushes Vodacom and Telkom in customer satisfaction New research by Analytico revealed that MTN's customer satisfaction rating among mobile data users is much higher than Vodacom and Telkom. Analytico is a research company that provides reports, network intelligence, and marketing insights...
    • Jan
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  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Telkom bidding war could make share price surge

    Telkom bidding war could make share price surge Last Monday, Telkom announced that it remains in discussions related to MTN buying Telkom through a combination of cash and shares in MTN. Industry speculation suggests that MTN is mainly after Telkom’s fibre assets as a combination of their...
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