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Tue, May 20th 2014, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

Lower MTRs in SA just one step towards cheaper communication – analyst

Lowering mobile termination rates (MTRs) is only one factor in reducing the cost to communicate in South Africa, which may remain high unless operators are forced to implement certain tariff levels. → Read more
Tue, April 29th 2014, 12:30 · Agatha Nduku

Kenyan MTRs to drop sharply in 2 months

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) intends to implement the next phase of the mobile termination rate (MTR) glide path on July 1, meaning the cost of making a call across networks is set to drop significantly as the cost an operator pays to terminate a call on another network falls. → Read more
Tue, April 15th 2014, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN, Vodacom will not appeal MTRs ruling

Leading South African operators MTN and Vodacom will not appeal the court decision allowing the temporary implementation of “invalid and unlawful” mobile termination rates (MTRs), the companies said. → Read more
Mon, March 24th 2014, 17:00 · Chris Udemans

ICASA rethinking MTRs process – report

South African regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has said it is rethinking its policies on mobile termination rates (MTRs), according to a report. → Read more
Tue, March 18th 2014, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

ISPA calls for quick resolution to MTRs row

South Africa’s Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) has called upon mobile operators MTN and Vodacom, and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), to quickly resolve the legal dispute regarding the new mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations, given the “politically inconvenient” timing of the quarrel. → Read more
Thu, March 13th 2014, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA should focus on cutting data costs, not MTRs – ISPA

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) should prioritise lowering the costs of mobile data, not focus on cutting the cost of voice calls, according to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). → Read more
Fri, February 28th 2014, 16:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom supports lowering of MTRs – CEO

South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom supports the lowering of mobile termination rates (MTRs), but had to launch legal action against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) because the regulator did not follow legal procedures in deciding on new regulations, according to chief executive officer (CEO) Shameel Joosub. → Read more
Fri, February 21st 2014, 11:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

New MTRs are a “regulatory attack” – MTN

The new mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations introduced by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) constitute “regulatory attack” and do not support the country’s economic development, according to Zunaid Bulbulia, chief executive officer (CEO) of MTN South Africa. → Read more
Thu, February 20th 2014, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C advertising campaign targets MTN over MTRs

South Africa’s third mobile operator Cell C has launched an aggressive new marketing campaign criticising rival MTN’s decision to challenge new mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations set out by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
Fri, February 14th 2014, 13:00 · Chris Udemans

MTN goes to court over MTRs

South African mobile operator MTN has appealed to the High Court to issue an interim order postponing the new mobile termination rates (MTR) proposed by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
Tue, February 11th 2014, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN to challenge ICASA over MTRs

South Africa’s second mobile operator MTN is to challenge the new mobile termination rates (MTRs) announced recently and has initiated legal discussions with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
Mon, February 3rd 2014, 18:20 · Tom Jackson

New MTRs to hurt Vodacom, MTN – Moody’s

The new mobile termination rates introduced by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will hurt market leaders Vodacom and MTN but boost smaller operators, according to ratings agency Moody’s. → Read more
Thu, January 30th 2014, 19:00 · Chris Udemans

MTN considering options over new MTRs

South African mobile operator MTN has said it is “considering all its options” after the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) announced its new mobile termination rates (MTR). → Read more
Wed, January 29th 2014, 17:40 · Chris Udemans

Mobile operators should accept new MTRs – Carrim

South African minister of communications Yunus Carrim has said the country’s mobile operators should accept the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s (ICASA) decision to impose asymmetrical mobile termination rates (MTRs). → Read more
Thu, July 24th 2014, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom reveals 4.3 per cent Q1 revenue growth

South Africa’s leading operator Vodacom has released its results for the first quarter of 2014-2015 financial year, revealing 4.3 per cent year-on-year growth in group revenues, reaching ZAR18.28 billion (US$1.74 billion). → Read more
Wed, May 28th 2014, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

SA mobile operators welcome Cwele, Cell C urges clarification

South Africa’s mobile operators have welcomed the newly appointed minister of telecommunications and postal services and minister of communications, although third operator Cell C said further clarity is needed on the respective responsibilities of the newly restructured ministries. → Read more
Tue, May 27th 2014, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Nigeria fuels MTN growth, SA revenues fall

Nigeria fuelled MTN Group’s double-digit revenue growth in the four months to the end of April 2014, however the company’s home operations in South Africa lagged behind with revenues decreasing year-on-year. → Read more
Mon, May 26th 2014, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

FEATURE: SA operators’ investment plans

With pressure mounting on South African mobile operators to cut the costs of communication and improve the quality of their services, while also contributing to government plans to achieve universal mobile and internet access by 2020, HumanIPO spoke to the four mobile operators to find out how much they plan to spend on infrastructure upgrades over the next year, and what their investment priorities are. → Read more
Thu, May 22nd 2014, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA begins MTR review

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has commenced a review of mobile termination rates (MTRs), issuing questionnaires to licensees to submit their input. → Read more
Mon, May 19th 2014, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom reports 8.3% revenue growth, fuelled by equipment, data

Vodacom has released its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2014, revealing 8.3 per cent growth in group revenues, spurred by a boom in equipment revenues in South Africa as well as a 105.2 per cent increase in international data services. → Read more