Telkom denies instigation allegations
Telkom has released a strongly worded press statement today denying any involvement in Communications Minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri’s decision to appeal the recent Altech VANS ruling.
“Telkom has viewed recent media reports with much interest and would like to refute all claims indicating any involvement, of influence or otherwise, with regards to a possible appeal by any party relating to the Altech ruling,” Telkom said.
The Pretoria High Court recently ruled that Value-Added Network Services (VANS) have the right to self provide, opening up the local telecoms market to true competition.
Communications Minister Ivy Matsepe-Casaburri however said that she will appeal the high court ruling permitting VANS to build their own telecommunications networks.
Telkom said that it stands firm that it has absolutely no knowledge of information provided to the Department of Communications or the State Attorney for grounds to appeal the Altech judgment.
“Telkom has indeed scrutinised the judgment, but only for purposes of assessing the possible risk and impact to its own business,” Telkom concluded.
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