Telecommunications group Telkom and mobile phone operator MTN have concluded a national roaming agreement.<\/p>\n
The deal, announced on Wednesday, would enable Telkom’s mobile customers to roam on MTN’s network outside the large urban centres where Telkom has no infrastructure.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Telkom confirmed its intention to enter the mobile voice and data business. <\/p>\n
It said it had also placed orders to build 2000 new base stations in selected high density areas over the next two years,<\/p>\n
The national roaming agreement concluded with MTN would run for five years, Telkom said.<\/p>\n
In terms of the agreement, Telkom and its customers would have national access to MTN’s 2G and 3G network throughout South Africa.<\/p>\n
Telkom said its capital programme for mobile related investments over the next five years was expected to be around R6 billion. <\/p>\n
“The conclusion of a roaming agreement with MTN South Africa enhances Telkom’s ability to offer Telkom customers extensive and national mobile coverage from day one of launch and accordingly, is key to the delivery of a successful mobile strategy,” the statement said.<\/p>\n
Telkom partners with MTN<\/a><\/strong> << Discussion
<\/strong>Related links<\/strong><\/p>\n