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Number portability gets green light
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stoke
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So now - What cross operator charges am I paying when calling 082 555 5555 ?
jarr
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i was also wondering about that. if the networks are still going to charge more for calls made to other networks, how will you know in the future if the person you're phoning, is on the same network or not?stoke said:
at least that's what i think you meant, stoke?
Vodacom = Telkom
And give Telkom 50% of everything you pay to them?
If anything, we should be using the opportunity to organize a "dump Vodacom" campaign in order to put pressure on Telkom.
The Telkom/Vodacom alliance is one of the main reasons why call costs are so high. Whenever someone ditches their landline for a cellphone, Telkom doesn't lose anything if they go to Vodacom. Telkom should be competing with the cellphone companies, not profiting from them.
MaryJane said:
And give Telkom 50% of everything you pay to them?
If anything, we should be using the opportunity to organize a "dump Vodacom" campaign in order to put pressure on Telkom.
The Telkom/Vodacom alliance is one of the main reasons why call costs are so high. Whenever someone ditches their landline for a cellphone, Telkom doesn't lose anything if they go to Vodacom. Telkom should be competing with the cellphone companies, not profiting from them.
Vodacom really does have the best service of any of the cell companies by a long shot. If you want to make a stand for cheaper calls, go to the cheapest company (Cell, although it's service is junk)
Still, this really is fantastic news. There is so much happening recently regarding telecoms. Exciting times
Still, this really is fantastic news. There is so much happening recently regarding telecoms. Exciting times
RVFmal
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This would be good news if this forces them to drop the additional charge on calling another network. But if one reads carefully, they have 9 months in which to comply.
This gives them a loooo....ng time to find a way to circumvent any loss of business or revenue.
This gives them a loooo....ng time to find a way to circumvent any loss of business or revenue.
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the great thing about this number portability when it comes around (they have been given 9 months!!!) Is that it will make things very competitive.
Virgin Mobile has been waiting for this, and they will be spending a lot of money on launching and advertising. People need to understand that it is not in your interest to sign long term (12-24 month) contracts, as you will not be able to take advantage of this. You would have to wait for your contract to expire before jumping from one network to another. If possible do not sign contracts, rather opt for month to month.
This has proven to spark price wars and incentives in many other countries, and the sooner the better.
Virgin Mobile has been waiting for this, and they will be spending a lot of money on launching and advertising. People need to understand that it is not in your interest to sign long term (12-24 month) contracts, as you will not be able to take advantage of this. You would have to wait for your contract to expire before jumping from one network to another. If possible do not sign contracts, rather opt for month to month.
This has proven to spark price wars and incentives in many other countries, and the sooner the better.
Vox Populi Vox Dei
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Certainly a good move...exciting times we live in
DragonLogos
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Good News, yes one does need to watch out for service providers trying to sign contracts in the near future
Also it is important that the SNO gets this for the fixed line ASAP - I see that ICASA are ducking the issue already
Also it is important that the SNO gets this for the fixed line ASAP - I see that ICASA are ducking the issue already
for that matter it also breaks least cost routing, because the PABX will not know if it should send the call via a MTN or Vodacom line. Did everyone realy think this thing through?
I wonder what else it will break.
I wonder what else it will break.
Number portability if correctly managed will be the single best mechanism of ensuring competition between different service providers!
I am not sure whether I would like to see the mechanism of this in government hands or a non profit organization with forced rotational management but if it is done correctly mobile and fixed line operators will compete their asses off!
The consumer needs protection though against switching charges. Ban all switching charges outright. If you want to move to another operator do so FREE of charge....
I am not sure whether I would like to see the mechanism of this in government hands or a non profit organization with forced rotational management but if it is done correctly mobile and fixed line operators will compete their asses off!
The consumer needs protection though against switching charges. Ban all switching charges outright. If you want to move to another operator do so FREE of charge....
Dovi
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MaryJane said:
GOOD ON YOU!
antowan said:
It will also be the single biggest cause of call billing problems and over charging for calls!
The only way I can see it working is if there is a single set rate for mobile to mobile calls across all networks. That is bad because there will be no competition to drive call prices down.