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Perfekt Summer
culture

Young Stunna set to headline Perfekt Summer

MTN SA, Telkom SA
News

MTN’s Telkom buyout talks stall, share price plunges

Network signal tower for 3G 4G and 5G
Lifestyle

SA networks concerned about shutdown of 2G and 3G tech

Perfekt Summer
Entertainment

Young Stunna set to headline Perfekt Summer

MTN SA, Telkom SA
News

MTN’s Telkom buyout talks stall, share price plunges

Network signal tower for 3G 4G and 5G
Lifestyle

SA networks concerned about shutdown of 2G and 3G tech

Telkom
News

Rain in trouble for announcing possible Telkom merger

By Rorisang Kgosana12-08-2022 05:33

Data provider Rain has gotten into trouble for their announcement on Telkom and ordered to retract it by the Takeover Regulation Panel.

telkom Rain
News

Telkom and Rain merger talk gathers steam

By Garrin Lambley11-08-2022 15:23

Rain has reportedly formally requested to present the Telkom board with a proposal to merge the two companies.

MTN SA, Telkom SA
News

MTN in talks to purchase Telkom as shares soar after the announcement

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty15-07-2022 15:53

The second and third-largest telecommunications operators in SA could become one soon as MTN plans to buy Telkom.

Tutela, Mobile Experience Snapshot April 2022, information, data, Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, Cell C
News

Vodacom ranked best quality network in SA – Cell C, not so much…

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty22-06-2022 17:39

A data company called Tutela revealed that Vodacom ranked higher than its competitors in relation to its quality for consumers.

post office
News

Pay up! Post Office threatened with disconnection over R269m bill

By Weekend News Producer20-03-2022 16:06

The Post Office might need a R9 BILLION bailout from government. It also reportedly owes Telkom R269 million.

Netflix no longer available on
Soapies

Netflix no longer available on Telkom’s set-top box from October

By Erene Roux12-10-2021 12:48

Even though video-on-demand services are becoming more popular in Africa, a deal between Telkom and Netflix has come to an end.

Telkom Vs Gaming Finals
Gaming

Telkom VS Gaming finals to stream live on free platform

By James Richardson22-09-2021 13:37

The Telkom VS Gaming finals will take place this weekend with South Africa’s top Esports stars coming together in pursuit of glory.

Hawks
News

Hawks nab alleged thief with 30 Telkom batteries worth R900 000

By Storm Simpson03-08-2021 14:55

A suspect was arrested by police after a brief car chase in the Eastern Cape on Monday. According to the Hawks, he is a fugitive that escaped custody in 2016.

WhatsApp
Lifestyle

How much does WhatsApp ACTUALLY cost in South Africa?

By Naledi de Wee29-07-2021 17:44

Most South Africans use WhatsApp as their primary mode of communication. Find out how much it costs to use the app’s functions on a daily basis.

Swallows
Premier Soccer League

Swallows land MAJOR new sponsor in bid to topple the big boys

By Garrin Lambley20-04-2021 19:06

Swallows are expected to announce a major new sponsor later this week that will help the side continue to fight for top honours in SA football.

data-rates-prices-south-africa-vodacom-mtn-telkom
News

DataMustFall: Here’s why SA’s mobile operators slashed data rates

By Cheryl Kahla07-04-2021 14:37

The changes follow after major mobile operators were ordered by the Competition Commission to reduce data rates.

Two police offices arrested for copper theft
News

Court hands copper cable theft syndicate long jail terms

By Lyse Comins18-02-2021 08:48

Clever police work using cellphone data led to a sting operation and the arrest of the major copper cable theft syndicate

Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his 2021 State of the Nation Address (Sona)
News

Ramaphosa weighs in on 5G spectrum court battle warns against delays

By Olebogeng Motse12-02-2021 09:33

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the spectrum allocation process is at an advanced stage and hopes the court challenge will provide clarity.

TelkomONE #OpenUpTheIndustry
Lifestyle

TelkomONE: New streaming alternative looking for SA content creators

By Cheryl Kahla12-10-2020 20:28

The TelkomONE #OpenUpTheIndustry competition is open to local filmmakers, videographers, writers and directors. Here’s how to enter.

fibre
Technology

All aboard: Telkom begins migration to fibre-based internet

By Riyaz Patel23-07-2020 10:53

Telkom’s migration from copper-based asymmetric digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet to new-generation fibre technology for customers in all fibre-ready regions is underway across South Africa.

Samsung Telkom coronavirus covid-19
Technology

Samsung hands over 1 500 phones to support COVID-19 tracking efforts

By Cheryl Kahla02-04-2020 13:54

South Africa is adopting the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendation for tracking and tracing. Samsung and Telkom joined forces to assist.

Telkom
News

3000 face losing jobs as Telkom issues notices to trade unions

By Cheryl Kahla15-01-2020 20:12

Telkom is the latest company in a long line to announce the potential retrenchment of approximately 20% employees. Here’s what we know.

Telkom
Technology

Mobile boosts Telkom’s profits

By Nick Krige27-05-2019 13:14

This impressive performance likely has a lot to do with their attractive pricing strategy of mobile data.

Telkom CEO
News

Telkom CEO pockets a whopping R27 million paycheck

By Luke Daniel24-07-2018 12:19

If you think that’s a big payday – check out who else got a slice of Telkom’s R150 million executive salary cake.

how to cancel telkom
News

Ookla: Reveal that Telkom is the slowest 4G network in South Africa

By Andile Sicetsha23-07-2018 16:52

Telkom comes out last in a diagnostics test as the slowest mobile network provider in South Africa. You wouldn’t want to know where South Africa ranks in the world…

post office
News

Wage strike: Post Office and Telkom workers embark on national shut down

By Andile Sicetsha06-07-2018 11:07

Do not expect any mail from the Post Office anytime soon. Oh, and Telkom users, we aren’t sure what will happen with your service.

WhatsApp Olivia message
News

Are Telkom really providing customers with data-free WhatsApp?

By Tom Head28-06-2018 08:07

The network provider has faced a raft of complaints regarding their advertising campaigns.

how to cancel telkom
News

How to cancel your Telkom phone line and ADSL service online

By Alexis Haden09-05-2018 11:11

Helpful if you are shifting to fibre.

Telkom rant
Video

Watch: Woman’s Telkom tantrum goes viral [video]

By Nic Andersen04-04-2018 15:44

Have you ever been absolutely fed-up with Telkom? Many of us have, however, this woman took it to the next level, plus one.

Rain Mobile
News

VAT increase is set to make your phone bills more expensive

By Tom Head12-03-2018 08:59

It’s not just data that needs to fall…

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