Vodacom's discusses Netflix plans
Vodacom says it is having talks with content providers along the lines of the ones Vodafone is having with Netflix about streaming content
How Vodacom will combat WhatsApp
WhatsApp is set to launch voice services soon, threatening the core revenue stream of mobile operators. Here is how Vodacom will fight back.
Stop hurting South Africa: Telkom CEO to Vodacom, MTN
Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko attacked Vodacom and MTN in an open letter, saying that the two mobile operators are “are standing in the way of SA’s future”
Vodacom claims prepaid prices reduced by 50% over 3 years: CEO
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub said that they have reduced their effective prices by 22% over the last year
Vodacom, MTN put profits before people
Icasa’s new rules would effectively give mobile customers lower rates, and firms’ complaints against them show greed, says Alistair Fairweather.
Top South African tech newsmakers of 2013
South Africa’s technology industry has seen many exciting developments in 2013 – here are some of the biggest newsmakers this year
Vodacom’s big broadband plans: FTTH, LTE and 3G
Vodacom sees fibre to the home, 100% 3G coverage and a much larger LTE network as a key future strategy
Vodacom’s plan: best network, best service, best value
Vodacom’s strategic objectives include having the best network, increasing value to customers and a strong focus on data
Who is the best LTE provider in SA? The battle heats up
Vodacom, MTN and Telkom Mobile are driving their broadband rollout to provide higher speeds and better service levels
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SA mobile prices are not as high as you may think: Vodacom CEO
Though prices aren’t as high as people think, they must still come down, Vodacom’s CEO said
20c per minute call rate drop too steep, says Vodacom
The initial drop in termination rates from 40c/minute to 20c/minute, and asymmetry between large and small operators, is too steep, according to Vodacom
Better network, better prices from Vodacom
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub said that they are investing R7 billion per year in their network to offer the best possible experience to subscribers
Vodacom’s stealth plan to give customers more value
Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub reveals their strategy to give more value to customers without their competition knowing
The true price of mobile data from MTN
The average price for mobile data from MTN has declined by 25% over the last six months, and the effective price per MB is at an all-time low