ISP body adds to calls for MVNOs to get regulatory support

by Speedinet | Sep 4, 2024 | Africa Analysis, Andre Wills, Ispa, News, Sasha Booth-Beharilal, Sections, Telecoms

Light-touch regulations will improve the survival rate of MVNOs, according to the Internet Service Providers’ Association.

More can be done to support MVNOs in South Africa

by Speedinet | Aug 13, 2024 | Africa Analysis, Andre Wills, C-Connect, Cell C, News, Richard Anderson, Sections, Telecoms

The MVNO market in South Africa is growing, but the introduction of “light-touch” regulations could bolster growth.

South Africa at risk of losing digital lead in Africa

by Speedinet | Nov 14, 2023 | Africa Analysis, Chris Ngwenyama, Huawei, Internet and connectivity, Nape Moses Nnauye, News, Philly Mapulane, Sections, Thulagano Merafe Segokgo

The rate of digitisation in Africa is likely to see South Africa overtaken as the continent’s most digitally advanced nation, a forum in Cape Town has heard.

South Africa needs 5G for economic growth

by Speedinet | Oct 11, 2023 | Africa Analysis, Dobek Pater, Icasa, Internet and connectivity, News, Sections

Improved 5G access is vital to growing the economy, a conference hosted by communications regulator Icasa has heard.

Telkom is not a spent force – yet

by Speedinet | Jun 9, 2023 | Africa Analysis, Axian Telecom, BCX, Cell C, Dobek Pater, Gyro, Irnest Kaplan, MTN, MTN South Africa, News, OpenServe, Sections, Serame Taukobong, Sipho Maseko, Swiftnet, Telecoms, Telkom, Vodacom, Vodacom South Africa

But the former telecommunications monopoly faces huge challenges if it hopes to remain a significant market player.

What’s gone wrong at Telkom

by Speedinet | May 23, 2023 | Africa Analysis, David Shapiro, Dobek Pater, Irnest Kaplan, MTN, MTN South Africa, News, Rain, Sasfin, Sasfin Securities, Sections, Telecoms, Telkom

Following Telkom’s shock profit warning last week, could MTN make another bid for the company?