Cell C hits back at MTN action

The move by MTN to launch a legal challenge to ICASA’s newly-announced mobile termination rates, which have now been put on hold, has been met with criticism from parts of the market. Jose Dos Santos, acting-CEO of Cell C, has submitted a scathing indictment on the...

Double opt-in WASP services from MTN, Cell C

The Wireless Applications Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) welcomes MTN and Cell C’s implementation of a double opt-in system for all services offered by WASPs. Casper De Villiers, WASPA chairman, says the double opt-in process has always been part of the WASPA...

Africa’s first mobile VNE goes live

This week marks the launch of Africa’s first dedicated mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE), a platform created following the completion of commercial terms between Cell C, Comverse and Mirage Telecom. This platform will provide cellular network services to potential...

Knott-Craig recovers from minor stroke

Alan Knott-Craig, the CEO of Cell C, has suffered a minor stroke. According to a statement from Cell C, he is currently recovering in hospital and responding well to treatment. He is expected to make a full recovery. Cell C chief commercial officer, Jose Dos Santos...

Cell C offers international call promotion

Cell C has launched a 65c international calling promotion, giving South Africans cheaper rates to connect overseas during the holiday season. As of 5 November customers calling the UK, the US, Germany, Greece, Portugal, France, Belgium, Canada, Spain, India, China and...