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Mon, July 22nd 2013, 15:24 · Brandon Gregory

Benefits of reduced MTR realised through lower mobile prices – research report

A research report compiled by Research ICT Africa has revealed reductions to the mobile termination rate (MTR) made by regulators is beginning to positively impact prepaid mobile prices in South Africa. → Read more
Wed, June 12th 2013, 15:33 · Richard Cutcher

ICASA licensees receive questionnaire

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its industry questionnaire concerning call termination regulations as it continues its focus on bringing down costs for consumers. → Read more
Thu, April 25th 2013, 14:33 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C formally threatens ICASA with legal action

Cell C has informed the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) it may take legal action if the regulator does not implement an urgent market review examining the effect of mobile call termination rates (MTRs) on the cost of communication in South Africa. → Read more
Fri, April 19th 2013, 09:20 · Tom Jackson

Knott-Craig Sr threatens ICASA with legal action

Cell C chief executive officer (CEO) Alan Knott-Craig has threatened legal action against the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) unless it lowers mobile termination rates (MTRs) by the end of the year. → Read more
Thu, March 7th 2013, 14:24 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA downplays Vodacom warnings on MTR

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will proceed with its planned review of the mobile market with a view to further reducing mobile termination rates (MTRs), in spite of Vodacom’s warnings doing so could hinder capital investment in the sector. → Read more
Wed, March 6th 2013, 14:36 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cutting MTR risk to investment – Vodacom

Cutting mobile termination rates (MTRs) by too much or too soon will hinder capital investment in the sector, according to Vodacom, with the main impact to be felt by rural communities currently unconnected. → Read more
Wed, February 27th 2013, 10:49 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA will not probe Vodacom Free4Sho price plan

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will not investigate Vodacom’s Free4Sho price plan amidst suggestions that it is anti-competitive. → Read more
Wed, February 27th 2013, 10:04 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA rejects MTR delay proposal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has rejected Cell C’s proposed delay the mobile termination rate (MTR) cuts, although the regulator will carry out the suggested market review. → Read more
Fri, February 22nd 2013, 13:35 · Gabriella Mulligan

Cell C urges MTR cuts postponement

Cell C is calling upon the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to postpone proposed cuts to mobile termination rates (MTRs), arguing they are insufficient and will hinder market competitiveness. → Read more
Tue, December 11th 2012, 10:43 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian mobile operators set to get new termination rates

New Nigerian Mobile Termination Rates (MTRs) are expected to come into force from January 1, but it is not clear whether they will be lowered or not. → Read more
Tue, December 4th 2012, 13:44 · Gabriella Mulligan

Safaricom and Orange to abide by Kenyan MTR cut

Kenyan mobile industry heavyweights Safaricom and Orange have confirmed that they will not oppose the decision to cut mobile termination rates (MTRs), saying the cuts may benefit mobile operators. → Read more
Mon, November 26th 2012, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan

CCK lowers Kenyan mobile termination rates

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) today announced a cut in mobile termination rates (MTR) following months of uncertainty about the move, flying in the face of protests from market leaders Safaricom and Orange. → Read more
Fri, May 18th 2012, 12:20 · HumanIPO

More than 28 million Kenyans still anxious to make calls even as prices hike

More than 28 million mobile phone subscribers in Kenya rely on phones for voice calls, Internet and text messaging each day, says Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK), Kenya’s communication regulator. → Read more