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  1. GatekeeperTD

    Still no stock of iPhone 14s in SA.

    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...
  2. Jan

    Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, and ZTE - the companies powering South Africa's mobile networks

    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...
  3. Jan

    Openserve FTTH line speed upgrades from 1 April 2023

    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...
  4. Jan

    Uncapped vs big-cap LTE deals comparison - February 2023

    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...
  5. Jan

    Uncapped 4G price comparison - February 2023

    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...
  6. Jan

    Vodacom vs MTN vs Telkom vs Cell C annual capex

    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.
  7. Jan

    Data centre provider roundup - February 2023

    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...
  8. Jan

    Uncapped 5G price comparison

    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...
  9. Jan

    Fibre vs copper prices in South Africa and the doom of DSL

    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...
  10. Jan

    South African fibre networks: Google's massive Equiano cable is good news

    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...
  11. Jan

    Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C voice network quality tested in Sandton

    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...
  12. Jan

    Analytico ISP Rankings - Q4 2022

    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...
  13. Jan

    Telkom plans to have first MVNO on network in 2023

    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.
  14. S

    Telkom pstn voip fail

    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*
  15. Jan

    MyBroadband Insights 2022 Mobile Network Quality report released

    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...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    SA telecoms share price performance in 2022 compared

    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...
  17. Jan

    Vodacom share price vs MTN and Telkom in 2022

    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%).
  18. 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.
  19. 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...
  20. oros

    How or where to report bad service at a telkom store for a contract phone

    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...
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