Government and Icasa can learn from Nelson Mandela to quickly resolve network operator disputes

[Jan]

How Nelson Mandela quickly resolved a dispute between Vodacom and MTN

The government and the regulator can learn from former president Nelson Mandela's unique approach to resolve conflict between Vodacom and MTN.

 

[quovadis]

Sounds like presidential facilitation of collusion between dominant players who ultimately form a duopoly.

 

[Apogee]

If only we had that level of leadership today.

 

[Peon]

If only we had that level of leadership today.

If only.

 

[rpm]

Sounds like presidential facilitation of collusion between dominant players who ultimately form a duopoly.

This view is misguided. The collusion happened long before that.

"Vodacom and MTN executives met in London in 1994 to discuss pricing. The result of the meeting became known as the “London Agreement”: a memorandum where cellular tariffs for South Africa were set."

More here - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/114623-secret-vodacom-mtn-pricing-agreement-warning.html

 

[quovadis]

This view is misguided. The collusion happened long before that.

"Vodacom and MTN executives met in London in 1994 to discuss pricing. The result of the meeting became known as the “London Agreement”: a memorandum where cellular tariffs for South Africa were set."

More here - https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cellular/114623-secret-vodacom-mtn-pricing-agreement-warning.html

Before and after. My point was more generalist and sarcastic. At least they saved a trip to London which seems to be the "go to" location for such.

 

[Thor]

If only Cyril had an inch of leadership in him

 

[Aghori]

If only Cyril had an inch of leadership in him