Big network improvement in Cell C's network quality

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Cell C's big network improvement

Cell C’s mobile data network performance has improved significantly in the past year, which the mobile operator says is due to its new network strategy it has been implementing over the last four years.

The latest MyBroadband Insights network quality report revealed that Cell C’s average download speed increased from 28.70Mbps in Q1 2023 to 39.32Mbps in Q1 2024.
 
Gee, I wonder why that could be.

Cell C completes network migration

Cell C finishes switching off its towers Cell C has announced that it successfully completed its network migration ahead of schedule. The migration involves switching off all its tower infrastructure and handing over the building and operation of its cellular network to MTN.
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They don't own any asset run like an MNVO, but definitely not an MNVO.
I'm just confused where Visser stands quoting his past quotes, more U-turns than a Taxi.

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However, Cell C insists that it is not itself an MVNO.

Cell C said it uses its own spectrum and is still fully in control of the customer experience."

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Cell C finishes switching off its towers

Cell C now relies entirely on MTN and Vodacom to provide cellular connectivity.
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It's ridiculous that ICASA or the competition commission allows these types of arrangements.
 
I joined Cell C when they were just starting out and remained loyal until about 2 years ago. The reality though is that today, there is no reason for Cell C's existence. One of the core purposes of a "network operator" is to build and maintain physical infrastructure so that me, the customer, can connect to others when I make a call. If there is an issue with the infrastructure, I expect shift responses else, what am I paying for?

What is Cell C going to do when a tower goes down - "escalate" a ticket with MTN; a company that has the worst customer service I have ever (not) experienced!?

Sorry Cell C but, it's time to call it a day!
 
Sargeant said:
One of the core purposes of a "network operator" is to build and maintain physical infrastructure so that me, the customer, can connect to others when I make a call. If there is an issue with the infrastructure, I expect shift responses else, what am I paying for?
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Mobile networks are really no longer in the business of managing/building infrastructure. Their job is just to manage the customer base and extract as much revenue out of each customer as possible. Years ago a big selling point of choosing a network was that it had the best coverage, fewest dropped calls, fastest speeds, etc but that is no longer the case. The carriers all realized they can make more by sharing/outsourcing infrastructure, roaming agreements, etc so there really isn't a particular difference between networks now.

 
pstation said:
Mobile networks are really no longer in the business of managing/building infrastructure. Their job is just to manage the customer base and extract as much revenue out of each customer as possible. Years ago a big selling point of choosing a network was that it had the best coverage, fewest dropped calls, fastest speeds, etc but that is no longer the case. The carriers all realized they can make more by sharing/outsourcing infrastructure, roaming agreements, etc so there really isn't a particular difference between networks now.

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Not all roaming agreements are created equal. Sometimes, data speeds or call quality might be lower when roaming..... So, choosing a carrier still matters.
 
pstation said:
Mobile networks are really no longer in the business of managing/building infrastructure. Their job is just to manage the customer base and extract as much revenue out of each customer as possible. Years ago a big selling point of choosing a network was that it had the best coverage, fewest dropped calls, fastest speeds, etc but that is no longer the case. The carriers all realized they can make more by sharing/outsourcing infrastructure, roaming agreements, etc so there really isn't a particular difference between networks now.

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I’m not a fan of a MNO masquerading as a MNO when it really is just an MVNO. It’s one thing outsourcing the management of your towers and infrastructure to a company which specializes in that - it’s another completely to essentially hand it over to a competitor to do so especially when licenses are limited.
 
quovadis said:
I’m not a fan of a MNO masquerading as a MNO when it really is just an MVNO. It’s one thing outsourcing the management of your towers and infrastructure to a company which specializes in that - it’s another completely to essentially hand it over to a competitor to do so especially when licenses are limited.
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Probably at some point in the future MTN also plans to sell of its tower/infrastructure business too and it made sense to do a deal with Cell C as it would add value for a future sale. Mobile carriers will essentially just be businesses that provide finance, marketing, customer service and billing.
 
pstation said:
Probably at some point in the future MTN also plans to sell of its tower/infrastructure business too and it made sense to do a deal with Cell C as it would add value for a future sale. Mobile carriers will essentially just be businesses that provide finance, marketing, customer service and billing.
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Then reissue their licenses.
 
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