Does anyone have any idea when the iPhone 14 shortage of stock is going to end?
I am trying to upgrade to the iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB, and upon phoning Telkom and iStore, I have been advised there is no stock in the country - anywhere. So my question is this...
Why do the companies whom offer...
The companies that power South Africa's mobile networks
The equipment that powers South Africa's mobile networks is made by four global telecom giants — Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, and ZTE.
Three of the four networks with their own physical network infrastructure — Vodacom, MTN, and Rain — use...
Openserve announces fibre speed upgrades
Telkom's fixed-line division Openserve will increase speeds on most of its fibre-to-home (FTTH) packages from 1 April 2023.
Openserve said the changes showcased its commitment to providing a high-quality and reliable service to its channel partners and...
Uncapped vs large capped 4G deals in South Africa — best bang for your buck
There are numerous capped 4G/LTE packages available in South Africa that provide more than enough data for the average household.
Three of the country's major mobile network operators — MTN, Telkom, and Rain — now...
Uncapped 4G showdown — prices from R265
The cheapest uncapped 4G package available in South Africa is Rain's 19-hours Unlimited off-peak plan for R265 a month, a MyBroadband analysis has revealed.
However, while Rain's package is capped during peak hours, there are several other options with...
How much South Africa's mobile providers spend on their networks
Vodacom trumped South Africa's other major mobile operators over the past year when it comes to network investment.
MyBroadband compared the capital MTN, Vodacom, Cell C, and Telkom spent on their networks over the past year.
Top 5 data centre providers in South Africa
The growth of South Africa's data centre industry is great news for businesses in the country as it allows them to host their services closer to the end user.
South Africa's best data centre providers include Africa Data Centres, Teraco, Vantage...
South Africa's big uncapped 5G battle — with prices from R449
There are several fixed-5G packages available to South Africans looking for a fast and uncapped wireless Internet connection.
5G can be a capable alternative broadband technology for those homes or businesses that currently don't...
Goodbye ADSL — Fibre vs copper prices in South Africa
South Africa's fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) packages are generally cheaper than DSL broadband products with similar download speeds, a comparison by MyBroadband has found.
The sole provider of DSL infrastructure in South Africa — Telkom's...
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Equiano's landing is good news for South Africa's fibre networks
Google's Equiano cable landed in Melkbosstrand in Cape Town on 8 August 2022, and the additional undersea capacity promises several benefits to South African fibre network operators (FNOs) and their customers.
MyBroadband asked...
South African voice network quality tested — with surprising results
Analytico’s voice network quality tests in Sandton showed that Cell C produced the best call quality and was on par with MTN and Telkom on call setup rate and dropped calls.
Vodacom performed the worst. It was the only...
Vodacom plummets in ISP rankings — now below Telkom and Rain
Analytico’s quarterly customer satisfaction report revealed that Cool Ideas, Afrihost, and Airmobile are the top-rated Internet service providers (ISPs) in South Africa.
On the other end of the scale, Mweb, Cell C, and Vodacom were...
Telkom announces MVNO platform plans
Telkom will launch a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) platform later this year, the company announced in a statement on Wednesday.
The platform will enable MVNO partnerships on its network, Telkom said.
So apparently Telkom doesn't want to keep it's customers.
Was told today they no longer convert pstn lines to voip.
No longer support copper exchanges and don't want our business.
Say it ain't so Joe *tia* *smh*
South Africa's best mobile network of 2022
MyBroadband Insights has released its annual Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa.
The report for the 2022 calendar year further revealed that MTN reigned supreme in all major South African...
SA telecoms share price performance in 2022 compared
South Africans who bought shares in any of the country's six JSE-listed telecoms companies at the start of 2022 would have seen declines in their investment over the year.
MyBroadband analysed the share price performance of these companies...
Vodacom outperforms MTN and Telkom
Last year, despite showing a slight decline, Vodacom’s share price comfortably outperformed its rivals, MTN and Telkom.
In 2022, Vodacom’s share price declined by 9%, a much better performance than MTN (down 25%) and Telkom (down 44%).
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.
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...
Hi
Has there or is there any improvement to report bad service at a telkom store for serious bad service at a telkom store when you take out a contract phone for example? Obviously telkom is renowned for bad service. But I'm hoping there is a more dedicated number instead of calling 180 and...