Cable theft affects Telkom services
Theft of a major copper cable in the City Deep exchange area has resulted in the disruption of Telkom services. During the early hours of 4 May 2013, cable thieves cut and stole three metres of 2400 pair main cable in a manhole on the corner of Heidelberg road and the N17. The thieves used [...]
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 [...]
Telkom Mobile offers free unlimited Wi-Fi access
Telkom Mobile offers free unlimited Wi-Fi access at over 400 hotspots across the country to subscribers on qualifying plans. “We are especially pleased to offer subscribers on qualifying Telkom Mobile SmartPlan, SmartSaver, SmartInternet, SmartInternet Promo, SmartInternet Saver plans free unlimited Wi-Fi,” says Attila Vitai, Managing Director of Telkom Mobile. Pre-paid and top-up subscribers are also [...]
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 [...]
Telkom, Competition Commission reach agreement on R449m fine
Telkom says it had reached an agreement with the Competition Commission to pay a fine of R449-million that was awarded by the Competition Tribunal in August 2012. The agreement was reached following discussions between Telkom and the Competition Commission aimed at arriving at a settlement regarding Telkom’s appeal and the Commission’s cross-appeal to the Competition [...]
Telkom appoints CEO
The Telkom board has announced the appointment of telecommunications executive Sipho Maseko as Group Chief Executive Officer and executive director of Telkom Group with effect from 1 April 2013. The company also announced it is appointing Managing Director of Telkom Business, Brian Armstrong as Group Chief Operating Officer. These appointments enable the departure of the incumbent Group Chief [...]
Telkom dismisses speculation of 13 000 retrenchments
Telkom says it is aware of speculation regarding retrenchment of some 13 000 employees – but has dismissed those claims, saying no such decision has been taken. The company recently announced voluntary separation and voluntary early retirement process to its employees which emphasised that the decision to apply for a package is at the sole discretion of every [...]
Telkom wins ZTE court case
The matter between ZTE Mzansi and Telkom has been concluded in favour of Telkom. Telkom says it’s procurement policy and processes was upheld when the Supreme Court of Appeal set aside the North Gauteng High Court’s interim interdict against the company. The appeal was upheld with costs. In March 2012, Telkom was interdicted from implementing the tender for [...]
Telkom offers voluntary severance packages
Telkom has announced to its employees that management and bargaining unit staff will be afforded the opportunity of applying for voluntary severance (VSPs) and early retirement packages (VERPs) from 15 March 2013 until 31 August 2013. This follows formal consultation with internal and external stakeholders, including the three recognised trade unions – Communication Workers Union [...]
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 [...]
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