Disappearing data on Vodacom and Cell C — 3G vs 4G
A recent investigation from MyBroadband revealed that data still disappearings from Android devices on Vodacom and Cell C's networks, likely amounting to millions every month.
Vodacom and Cell C explained that it was due to how 4G works on...
Cell C launches wholesale fixed LTE
Cell C has officially launched a wholesale fixed LTE product and begun wooing Internet service providers to offer 4G services on its platform.
This comes after MyBroadband reported in August that Cell C was planning to launch such a service.
Cell C fact-check
Blue Label Telecoms co-CEO Brett Levy said they are upbeat about Cell C’s prospects because it has five excellent assets.
These assets are Cell C’s brand, spectrum, assessed losses, the prepaid engine, and the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market.
Cell C launching wholesale fixed LTE product with e-RICA — source
Cell C plans to relaunch wholesale fixed LTE services this month, MyBroadband has learned.
The operator’s wholesale division is marketing a promotional deal to resellers like Internet service providers (ISPs).
Why data disappears on Vodacom and Cell C's networks
A combination of out-of-bundle (OOB) data usage policies and LTE technology is to blame for data disappearing from Vodacom and Cell C SIMs even when their mobile data is turned off.
That is according to feedback from Cell C chief technology...
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Mobile operators on track to migrate out of emergency spectrum
South African mobile operators are on track to migrate out of their emergency spectrum assignments and start using the frequencies they bought at auction in March.
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa)...
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Cell C customers could get 5G soon
Cell C customers could have access to 5G connectivity soon as the mobile network operator says it is in talks with its infrastructure partners to implement the service.
MyBroadband asked Cell C whether it planned to launch a 5G network for its customers, and...
Cell C dodges 5G spectrum questions
Cell C acquired spectrum in the 3,500MHz frequency band during the auction held earlier this year, and the mobile operator will use the asset to further develop its virtualised radio network.
This is according to Cell C's chief technology officer Schalk...
Cell C prepaid subscribers migrating to MTN in five more provinces
Cell C announced that it has successfully decommissioned 34% of its physical Radio Access Network (RAN) sites and seamlessly migrated prepaid and mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) customers to roam completely on its partner...