Telkom price cuts come into effect
Telkom filed price changes on June 13 which have been subsequently approved by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA).
The main beneficiaries of the proposed price changes will be DSL users, as they will have an average reduction of 18.2% and in the entry level (up to 384 Kbps Access) of 38%.
The fixed line operator also said that the new broadband offering – the entry level Do Broadband – which combines DSL 384 Kbps access and the Internet Service Provider (ISP) – has also been cut and will cost R199 a month – including VAT, (a 29% reduction).
Business customers of Telkom’s data products will see considerable savings, with an average decrease of 12%. International Private Leased Circuits (IPLC) have been reduced by 30% (for cable) and 12% (for satellite), Diginet (overall) reduced by 11%, Megalines by 10%, and ATM Express by 10%.
"We reduce our prices in line with our overall drive to defend and grow our revenues. The price reductions will not only ensure more savings for our existing customers but will also attract new entrants to the broadband experience.
"While the net impact of the proposed prices will vary among customers the overall effect will be a reduction in the cost of telecommunications in South Africa," said Reuben September, acting CEO of Telkom.
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