Telkom Starts Emailing

WickedWeasel

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Telkom today sent of what looks like a massive bulk email to ppl advising of there services. While this is not legal it makes you wonder that a monoply are allowed to advertise.
 
Surely, Telkom is able to mail its existing subscriber base? I can't see the problem unless they've sold it on, which they haven't. As far as I know there is no South African law that makes this illegal.
 
Well they send you marketing material with your bill, if your an existing client its no different to E-mail you, just cheaper than printing pamplets.
 
A year or so ago the ECT act was drafted and according to this act it is illegal to send a person unsolicited mail. If someone has subscribed and indicated his/her willingness to receive mail, with every mail they should have a way to opt out.
 
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