Mobile operators struggle to reach quality targets
Vodacom, Cell C and MTN have failed to meet Quality of Service tests across three provinces, says the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). According to the report by the regulator, Vodacom did not meet the Call Setup Success Rate (CSSR) target in the Eastern Cape Region, while Cell-C and MTN failed to meet the same targets in the [...]
Telkom Mobile unveils voice offerings
Telkom Mobile has lifted the lid on its voice products. The Telkom Mobile Smart and SmartSaver post-paid voice plans give customers access to unlimited calls to Telkom Mobile and 8ta numbers and, on some plans, unlimited access to free Wi-Fi at Telkom Mobile hotspots around the country. Customers will also receive an allocation of free [...]
MTN revamps contract packages
MTN has introduced new Anytime Contract packages which now offer contract customers more talk time through a combination of free MTN-to-MTN minutes, more text time through increased SMS bundles and more web browsing time with bigger Internet bundles. The new MTN Anytime contract packages form part of the mobile brand’s move to provide more value, [...]
Telkom unveils data packages
Telkom Mobile today unveiled a new range of data offerings aimed at slashing prices to offer the best in-bundle rates in the market. The new SmartInternet and SmartInternet Saver postpaid data plans will be available from 21 April 2013. Consumers can opt for a bundled offer that includes a device or for a SIM only [...]
FNB unveils banking app for tablets
FNB has released a new banking app customised for tablet devices, complimenting a much larger tablet device strategy for the bank. The app is available for download from today in app stores across Apple, Android and Windows 8 devices. “The new Banking App, designed specifically for tablet devices, was developed with ease-of-use as a key [...]
Vodacom unveils prepaid data promotion
Vodacom has cut its prepaid data pricing by up to 84% on its latest promotion which is set to run from 27 March to 30 April 2013. Phil Patel, Chief Officer of Vodacom’s Consumer Business Unit commented: “The market is rapidly moving towards smartphones and we’d like our customers to enjoy more Facebook, Twitter and email [...]
Top technology cost-saving tips for SMEs
SMEs are always looking for ways, including increasing productivity and reducing costs, to make them even more competitive. Here Nashua Mobile discusses ways in which its SME customers can do just this: LCR can still save businesses money Least-cost routing (LCR) is still a must for the small business with a big phone bill. LCR services [...]
8ta still critical to Telkom Mobile plans
Plans for 8•ta were part of Telkom’s overall mission of seamlessly connecting people, says Mavuso Msimang, Managing Director of Consumer and Retail Services at 8•ta’s parent company, Telkom. Speaking at the announcement of 8•ta’s five year partnership with the Premier Soccer League (PSL), which will see the mobile company become the official network partner for the league, Msimang said [...]
Telkom to unveil Mobile brand
Telkom has announced that elements of the market, which had been serviced and marketed to under the 8ta brand, will soon be served under the Telkom Mobile brand. 8ta will not be discontinued, but will be repositioned into specific market segments. This will support the group-wide convergence strategy and drive greater alignment. According to Telkom, the [...]
ICASA to probe retail call prices
ICASA says it will initiate a review of the call termination market and look into price transparency after concerns were raised. “The Authority acknowledges that some reductions in the retail price have taken place, however the Authority is concerned that there has been an insufficient increase in competition over the past few years,” ICASA said [...]
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