Alan Knott-Craig appointed as Cell C's new CEO

Cell C has has appointed former Vodacom head Alan Knott-Craig as its new chief executive officer, replacing Lars Reichelt, who resigned last year.

Collaboration, conflict and Cell C

Siyabonga Cwele's financial interests show possible conflicts and controversial business partners.

Cell C and Vodacom improve broadband services

Cell C has unveiled new 10GB and 20GB bundled broadband packages for the local market after Vodacom revised its data services structure and pricing.

Cell C does a local search for a new chief executive

Following the resignation of its CEO, Cell C says that its board had started the process to replace Lars Reichelt and prefers a local candidate.

Cellphone networks don't measure up, says Icasa

Three of South Africa's cellphone operators do not meet certain minimum requirements for network stability, says communications regular Icasa.

Best broadband deal in SA -- ever

8ta's package is so aggressive, it has even undercut parent company Telkom’s ADSL service.

8ta drops broadband bomb on rivals

Telkom's mobile operator, 8ta, has dropped a bomb on its rivals by introducing a broadband offering of 10GB of data a month for R199 for 24 months.

Cell C 'going for Telkom's jugular'

Cell C is "going for Telkom's jugular with its new rates" and is no longer playing in the same field as South Africa's other mobile operators.

Full speed ahead for broadband express

Cell C's rolling out of its new network seems to be paying dividends.

'lllegal workers case is a non-story'

Telecommunications conglomerate ZTE Corporation has dismissed claims that it is using illegal Chinese immigrants to deliver a R2,9-billion contract.

New broadband network to be established

Cell C, Internet Solutions and Convergence Partners are developing a new broadband network, FibreCo Telecommunications said on Wednesday.

Misleading, maybe, but C4 yourself

Smacked broadband provider comes away smiling.

Little consumer benefit from interconnect rate cut

South Africa's first interconnect rate cut in eight years has translated into a meager 2% cost decrease for the average business contract subscriber.

Icasa slashes interconnection rates

South Africa's telecoms regulator has finally taken the bull by the horns and has announced its plan to regulate interconnection rates.

Despite Icasa misgivings, cell companies plan lower rates

Cellphone operators Cell C and Vodacom said on Thursday they would lower their tariffs next month, despite Icasa's rejection of their proposals.

The general moves in

Siphiwe Nyanda may have won the first interconnection battle, but the war is still on, writes Lloyd Gedye.

Cellphone operators: 1, Nyanda: 0

Thanks for nothing. That's what consumers should be saying to Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda.

Interconnect rates to be reduced

Cellphone rates will, initially, be reduced by 36 cents from early next year, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda announced on Thursday.

Interconnect questions? Mail us

Confused about the lowering of cellphone interconnect rates and what it means for you? Send us your questions and we'll get an expert to answer them.

MTN: Interconnect proposals ready for Icasa

MTN South Africa on Monday moved to reiterate that it was in ongoing discussions with other operators regarding interconnection rates.

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