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  1. Jan

    Vodacom expanding eSIM support next week

    Vodacom launching eSIM for all customers Vodacom is launching full eSIM support for all personal and business customers. Tech publication Recharged was the first to spot that the operator recently published terms and conditions for eSIMs on its website.
  3. ECHLN

    Vodacom eSIM now available!

    Hey all. So Vodacom finally has eSIM support for supported phones. I went into the Vodashop at Sandton City and get it setup. Just make sure to get your activation code before you leave the store. I’m using an iPhone 13 Pro on a vodacom contract if this is useful information for anyone If...
  4. Jan

    South African telco market cap and valuation comparison - June 2023

    South Africa's biggest telecoms companies South Africa's biggest JSE-listed telecommunications companies have a combined value of over half a trillion rand. The tussle for the top telecoms dog involves the two biggest mobile networks in the country — Vodacom and MTN.
  5. Jan

    MTN SA boss tells shareholders they can keep hiking prices to grow revenue

    MTN promises price increases MTN South Africa CEO Charles Molapisi has assured shareholders that the company could continue implementing inflationary price increases to grow revenue. Molapisi mentioned the price increases during his presentation on the second day of MTN’s Capital Markets Day...
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  6. Jan

    Comms minister tacitly confirms he is moving South Africa's 2G and 3G sunset dates

    South Africa's 2G and 3G shutdown plans hit a snag South Africa will hopefully know more about the government's intention to shut down 2G and 3G networks in the country in about four months, strongly suggesting that former communications minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's deadlines will not be...
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  7. Jan

    Minister relaxes competition rules on operators, allowing joint procurement of backup power

    Vodacom and MTN get relaxed competition rules to tackle load-shedding South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, has gazetted block exemptions for energy users and suppliers in South Africa to reduce the impact of Eskom load-shedding. The exemptions should...
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  8. Jan

    Mobile network voice quality testing - Potchefstroom - April 2023

    Big surprise in Potchefstroom mobile voice quality MyBroadband’s latest mobile voice network quality testing revealed that Telkom is the leader in voice calls in Potchefstroom, while MTN and Cell C failed ICASA’s quality standards. These results form part of a network quality testing project...
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  9. Jan

    Only MTN passed ICASA voice quality standards in PE, Vodacom stone last

    Only one mobile network passed ICASA standards in Port Elizabeth MyBroadband’s mobile voice network quality testing revealed that MTN is the only network that passes the Icasa’s requirements in Port Elizabeth. Icasa gazetted its amendments to the End-user and Subscriber Charter regulations in...
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  10. Jan

    Vodacom says it handed five cellular sites built for R6 million to Limpopo health department

    Vodacom hands five cellular sites over to Limpopo government On Thursday, 25 May 2023, Vodacom handed over five new live sites to the Limpopo Department of Health, which it says will provide staff, patients, visitors, and nearby communities with better coverage and high-speed connectivity. The...
  11. Jan

    Bloemfontein mobile voice network quality testing - April 2023

    MTN crushes Vodacom in Bloemfontein MyBroadband’s latest mobile voice network quality testing revealed that MTN has the best network performance in Bloemfontein. Telkom has the worst performance in the Free State capital and failed to meet Icasa’s Call Setup Success Ratio standard.
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  12. Jan

    Vodacom, MTN, Liquid, Rain, and Telkom's asks to help them deal with load-shedding

    Network operators ask for diesel rebate and relaxed competition rules over load-shedding South Africa’s mobile network operators have asked government for a diesel rebate and permission to collaborate on sharing power sources and security at their towers. Through their industry association...
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  13. Jan

    Vodacom says it is unaffected by Vodafone's 11,000 job cuts

    Vodacom not planning job cuts Vodacom said it would not be affected by the new Vodafone CEO Margherita Della Valle’s plan to cut around 11,000 jobs. Della Valle unveiled a plan to revive growth at the telecom giant, pledging to slash jobs and simplify the company’s corporate structure.
  14. Jan

    Mobile voice network quality test results for Cape Town - April 2023

    Best mobile network in Cape Town revealed MyBroadband’s latest mobile voice network quality testing revealed that MTN has the best network performance in Cape Town, while Vodacom and Cell C failed Icasa standards. These results form part of a network quality testing project to determine the...
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  15. Jan

    Polokwane mobile voice network quality test results - April 2023

    MTN beats Vodacom in Polokwane MyBroadband’s latest mobile voice network quality testing revealed that MTN has the best network performance in Polokwane, followed by Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C. These results form part of a network quality testing project to determine the performance of...
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  16. Jan

    Over 44% of Vodacom prepaid recharges is borrowed airtime

    Vodacom pumps R11.2 billion into its South African network Vodacom has released its preliminary annual results for the financial year that ended on 31 March 2023, reporting modest revenue growth in South Africa and a decline in operating profit. Across the group, Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub...
  17. Jan

    Vodacom smartphone users now consume 3GB per month on average

    How much data Vodacom smartphone users consume Vodacom recorded a big jump in the average amount of mobile data consumed by smart devices on its network in South Africa during its 2022/2023 financial year. The mobile network operator's annual results showed that South African data traffic...
  18. Jan

    Mobile network voice quality testing in Nelspruit (April 2023) - MTN wins

    MTN tops network quality in Nelspruit MyBroadband’s latest mobile voice network quality testing revealed that MTN has the best network performance in Nelspruit, while Cell C failed Icasa’s standards in the area. These results form part of a network quality testing project to determine the...
  19. Jan

    Supreme Court hearing Vodacom Please Call Me case today

    Vodacom Please Call Me case back in court — idea-man wants billions The Supreme Court of Appeal is hearing arguments in the latest round of the “Please Call Me” battle between Vodacom and Kenneth Nkosana Makate. The hearing in the Bloemfontein court kicked off at 10:00 on Tuesday, and is...
  20. Jan

    Voice quality test results for Durban (tests conducted in April 2023) - Telkom wins, Vodacom loses

    Telkom first, Vodacom last in Durban MyBroadband’s latest mobile voice network quality testing revealed that Telkom and MTN had the best voice networks in Durban, well ahead of Cell C and Vodacom. These results form part of a network quality testing project to determine the performance of...
  21. Jan

    Rain has a roaming deal with Vodacom - and promises eSIMs "soon"

    Rain's mobile roaming deal with Vodacom — and eSIM plans Rain has confirmed industry speculation that it has signed a roaming deal with Vodacom to launch a national 4G mobile network with voice services. Responding to questions from MyBroadband, Rain emphasised that it is building its own...
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