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Cell C

Cell C invites South Africans to dream big and win even bigger while enjoying quality connectivity
Partner Content
/ 1 August 2024

Cell C invites South Africans to dream big and win even bigger while enjoying quality connectivity

The Win Big with Cell C campaign is a celebration of the unbreakable spirit of South Africans

By Cell C
South Africa gets R14.4 billion in spectrum sale to MTN, Telkom
Business
/ 22 March 2022

South Africa gets R14.4 billion in spectrum sale to MTN, Telkom

Sale of mobile telecommunication spectrum is ‘a significant milestone in our reform agenda’ — Ramaphosa

By Eunice Masson
Diversifying Vodacom dips its toes in new markets
Business
/ 18 November 2021

Diversifying Vodacom dips its toes in new markets

Last week, South Africa’s biggest cell phone operator announced two major acquisitions amid speculation its rivals may be teaming up

By Sarah Smit
Cell C ‘defrauded’ of R357m over eight years
Business
/ 5 September 2021

Cell C ‘defrauded’ of R357m over eight years

A former IT executive at the company allegedly led an elaborate fraudulent syndicate for eight years

By Khaya Koko
Telkom’s new CEO calls for end to spectrum auction delays
Business
/ 5 September 2021

Telkom’s new CEO calls for end to spectrum auction delays

Serame Taukobong says, if done right, the auction of new broadband spectrum will help level the playing field

By Sarah Smit
Telkom’s long game bears fruit
Business
/ 15 August 2021

Telkom’s long game bears fruit

The partly state-owned firm has battled the odds to become the third-biggest mobile operator in SA

By Sarah Smit
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Coronavirus
/ 7 May 2020

UWC has resilience by the bucketful

The university is implementing plans to ensure that no student is left behind during the pandemic

By Vivienne Lawack
Zero-rate mobile services for health, education and development now
Article
/ 23 March 2020

Zero-rate mobile services for health, education and development now

Operators must work together — if each network picks which sites to zero-rate, access to information will be determined by the colour of a person’s sim card

By David Harrison
Low mobile data prices forecast
Article
/ 31 August 2018

Low mobile data prices forecast

A new company has launched a service that seriously challenges those of the major mobile operators

By Thulebona Mhlanga
Cell C aims for big customer growth with MTN deal
Article
/ 31 May 2018

Cell C aims for big customer growth with MTN deal

​Mobile operator Cell C is aiming to give its customers a network speed boost with an MTN roaming agreement deal

By Duncan Alfreds
How Cell C was bought with its own airtime
Article
/ 25 August 2017

How Cell C was bought with its own airtime

The airtime deal is hiding in a complex web involving controversial new majority shareholders Blue Label Telecoms and Net1

By Phillip De Wet
Cellphone costs are a wake-up call
Article
/ 11 August 2017

Cellphone costs are a wake-up call

Analysing the hidden costs of a contract should make you think carefully before you sign up.

By Staff Reporter
How to stretch your prepaid airtime buck
Article
/ 19 May 2016

How to stretch your prepaid airtime buck

Cash-strapped cellphone users are recharging for as little as R2, as pressure mounts for free SMSes.

By Staff Reporter
Twitter criticises Cell C CEO’s sexist comments
Article
/ 19 April 2016

Twitter criticises Cell C CEO’s sexist comments

During an interview on CliffCentral on Monday, Cell C CEO Jose Dos Santos said women have a "bitch switch" – and other remarks that got us riled up.

By Staff Reporter
Cost issues cloud cellphone wars
Article
/ 28 May 2015

Cost issues cloud cellphone wars

Cell C has made an aggressive move with its new Epic contract offer, but experts warn that other factors count.

By Staff Reporter
All aboard the broadband wagon
Article
/ 2 October 2014

All aboard the broadband wagon

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has been urged to unlock competition in the mobile data markets.

By Lloyd Gedye
Cellphone providers give learners free Wikipedia
Article
/ 10 April 2014

Cellphone providers give learners free Wikipedia

A group of grade 12 pupils asked all South Africa’s cellphone providers for free Wikipedia on their phones, and they got it.

By Victoria John
Cellphone wars to cause collateral damage
Article
/ 27 February 2014

Cellphone wars to cause collateral damage

The battle between Icasa and MTN could knock cellular rates, but may lead to a deterioration in service.

By Staff Reporter
Cell C lodges anti-competitive complaint against Vodacom, MTN
Article
/ 9 October 2013

Cell C lodges anti-competitive complaint against Vodacom, MTN

Cellphone operator Cell C has lodged a complaint with the Competition Commission against MTN and Vodacom for anti-competitive conduct.

By Staff Reporter
Vodacom, MTN face antitrust complaint
Article
/ 9 October 2013

Vodacom, MTN face antitrust complaint

Cell C has laid a complaint against its bigger rivals, Vodacom and MTN, at South Africa’s competition authorities.

By Duncan McLeod
A language consumers understand
Article
/ 20 July 2012

A language consumers understand

If anyone needs confirmation that there is a price war going on in SA’s cellphone sector, a quick look at last Sunday’s newspapers will confirm it.

By Lloyd Gedye
Man commits suicide after Cell C retrenchment
Article
/ 31 May 2012

Man commits suicide after Cell C retrenchment

Trade union Solidarity says a Cell C employee has committed suicide after he received notice of his retrenchment.

By Staff Reporter
Cell C to get $180m cash boost
Article
/ 29 May 2012

Cell C to get $180m cash boost

Oger Telecom, 35% owned by Saudi Telecom, says it will inject $180-million into its South African subsidiary Cell C.

By Matt Smith
Prepaid price war erupts in South Africa
Article
/ 16 May 2012

Prepaid price war erupts in South Africa

Within minutes of Cell C announcing a price slash of its prepaid call tariffs, Vodacom has announced it would also cut its prepaid voice rates.

By Duncan McLeod
Fraudsters hit Cell C in bandwidth voucher scam
Article
/ 24 April 2012

Fraudsters hit Cell C in bandwidth voucher scam

Cell C has been hit by fraud, prompting the company to suspend the accounts of hundreds of customers. But the mobile firm says it’s put things right.

By Lloyd Gedye
Icasa fails consumers, report says
Article
/ 13 April 2012

Icasa fails consumers, report says

Namibia has been held up as an example of how a regulator can stop cellphone giants from making a killing and ripping off customers.

By Lloyd Gedye
New boss makes long-distance call on Cell C
Article
/ 28 March 2012

New boss makes long-distance call on Cell C

New Cell C chief executive Alan Knott-Craig says the mobile operator has its eye on 25% of the market share as part of its long-term strategy.

By Staff Reporter
Alan Knott-Craig appointed as Cell C’s new CEO
Article
/ 19 January 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
Collaboration, conflict and Cell C
Article
/ 23 September 2011

Collaboration, conflict and Cell C

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

By Nelly Shamase
No image available
Article
/ 22 July 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
No image available
Article
/ 14 July 2011

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.

By Gareth Vorster
No image available
Article
/ 1 July 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
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