Knott-Craig steps down as Cell C CEO

Alan Knott-Craig, back at work following a stroke last November, has stepped down as CEO of Cell C. He takes on a new position as executive board member. Acting CEO Jose dos Santos has been confirmed in the post of CEO. Cell C chairman Mohammed Hariri comments: “I...

Cell C, Telkom welcome court rates ruling

Cell C and Telkom have welcomed the ruling by the Johannesburg High Court to implement asymmetrical mobile termination rates (MTRs) immediately, although they will be reviewed after six months. Cell C believes the ruling made by Judge Mayat on the Mobile Termination...

Knott-Craig comments on MTR action

As MTN and Vodacom prepare to tackle Icasa (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa) in court this week over its decision to implement new mobile termination rates (MTR), Cell C CEO Alan Knott-Craig has issued the following statement: “It is no...

ASA finds for MTN in Cell C ad complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled in favour of MTN on the complaint lodged against Cell C for its radio advertisements and YouTube campaign that accused MTN of fighting to keep telecommunication prices high. Following the decision by MTN to file...

Cell C launches new contracts, promos

Cell C has launched three new products under its Infinity brand, with call rates starting at just 99 cents per minute – and with the top-end product offering an annual upgrade. In addition, damaged or broken phones will be replaced immediately for high end customers...