Telkom: For yourself?

[rpm]

http://mybroadband.co.za/news/Telecoms/789.html

 

[ic]

Cell C would give also Telkom a base to which it could sell additional products, like cut-price pay TV and lower cost broadband. Having a wholly owned mobile division would enable Telkom to really work toward the triple and even quadruple play - selling fixed and mobile voice, broadband and entertainment services bundled onto a single bill. It could also offer services out of a converged fixed and mobile retail presence.

there are consumers out there that actually want to pay Telkodemonopolies more for less???

 

[bekdik]

Probably, more than likely that the future will reveal that which is to come.

Or maybe it won't.

I love conjecture

 

[Pitbull]

Is there anything that prohibits MTN from buying the Telkom share in Vodacom ?

Just a thought as that was not mentioned in the article

 

[Tns]

dealing telkom is not pleasant. unless you are like telkom

 

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Is there anything that prohibits MTN from buying the Telkom share in Vodacom ?

Just a thought as that was not mentioned in the article

I'm quite sure that that would never be allowed by the Competition Commission & Tribunal - it would create one huge monopoly in the cellular market, besides the pricetag is probably too rich for MTN's liking.

I must say I have serious doubts as to whether Telkodemonopolies ever will sell its 50% shareholding in Vodacom, but I can hope and dream that Telkodemonopolies will be stupid enough to do so .

 

[Pitbull]

I'm quite sure that that would never be allowed by the Competition Commission & Tribunal - it would create one huge monopoly in the cellular market, besides the pricetag is probably too rich for MTN's liking.

Nice to know.

I think you're right. The price I don't think is the issue but the fact that they would then own about 70% of all cellular in SA. That is scary

 

[Glordit]

and this means?


nothing....

 

[Alchemist]

Is there any indication or market speculation as to when Telkom would make an announcement if they do?

 

[Tux]

Is there anything that prohibits MTN from buying the Telkom share in Vodacom ?

Just a thought as that was not mentioned in the article

If MTN promises to can the fscking meerkat then I'm all for it

 

[AirWolf]

If Telkom bought Cell C outright, Cell C would certainly receive a much needed financial injection. Cell C would have far more outlets for their products as well and this could potentially help them increase their market share.