ARTICLES RELATING TO VODACOM

SIM swap gang strikes again

2013-06-14 15:07

A pensioner has become the latest in a string of victims to lose his money when the notorious SIM swap gang gained access to his Absa bank account.

Vodacom, MTN rates under scrutiny

2013-06-13 13:54

Mobile network operators Vodacom and MTN are guilty of crippling the public's right to communicate, says lobby group Right2Know.

DA airtime stirs up ANC camp

2013-06-04 22:38
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The ANC Gauteng is concerned about a campaign by the DA to put the party's logo on cellular airtime vouchers.

Vodacom, MTN 'desperate' for spectrum

2013-05-21 11:29

While mobile operators have been rolling out higher speed Long Term Evolution networks, the lack of appropriate spectrum continues to hamper expanded services.

Telkom gets new head of strategy

2013-05-10 19:20

Telkom is to appoint Miriam Altman as its new head of strategy, in a bid to strengthen its executive team.

Fin24 users finger banks over fraud

2013-05-03 17:41

Fin24 users are up in arms after being scammed out of thousands from their bank accounts in cases often involving SIM swaps with Vodacom and MTN.

Fake ID used for SIM swap

2013-04-30 14:46

Both the banks and cellphone providers should take responsibility for our money being stolen, says a Fin24 user.

Top broadband service in SA named

2013-04-03 11:57

A survey among broadband connections and service providers shows 8ta's LTE service had the highest average rate of satisfied users.

Vodacom: Limit on calls to customer care

2013-03-16 11:50
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There is a limit to the amount of times a client can call Vodacom, the company says.

Mobile price war benefits SA

2013-03-01 12:39

A price war seems to be developing between South African mobile operators.

Vodacom solar powers rural village

2013-02-11 11:06

Solar energy can benefit rural communities far from grid infrastructure a Vodacom project has shown.

Data to dominate 2013 - SA operators

2013-01-22 09:29

Mobile operators have pegged data growth and as a driver in 2013 with particular focus on smartphones being used to access social media platforms.

iPhone 5 leading from the back - review

2012-12-23 22:35

The iPhone 5 is arguably one of the best looking smartphones on the market, but is Apple still able to out-innovate its rivals in an increasingly competitive environment.

Wikipedia sees future in cellphones

2012-12-13 14:15

Cellphones could be Wikipedia's path to global domination, but may also pose a risk to the crowd-sourcing culture the online encyclopaedia relies on.

Vodacom users now manage their own accounts

2012-12-04 22:21

Vodacom has launched My Vodacom app to allow customers to purchase data bundles and view their account balances.

Partnership 'critical' for LTE in SA

2012-11-19 11:02

It is imperative that mobile operators collaborate on the rollout of Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks to save cost and build a more robust service, an industry player has urged.

Telkom picks hotel exec as chairperson

2012-11-16 16:11

Telkom says it has appointed a former gaming and hotel executive as its next chairperson, following the abrupt departure of several board members.

Politics don't belong in mobile - GSMA

2012-11-15 12:06

Politicians should not meddle with spectrum allocation that could deliver mobile broadband to developing countries, the GSMA has said.

Vodacom sings new Africa tune

2012-11-13 07:29

Vodacom shares have raced to a new record as the mobile operator said it is looking for acquisitions in sub-Saharan Africa.

Vodacom launches 89c calling promotion

2012-10-22 12:18

Vodacom offers callers the cheapest rate to make calls at anytime to 52 international destinations from their cellphones for only 89 cents per minute.

SA expert welcomes Vodacom 4G

2012-10-11 14:02

The 4G mobile networks announced by the mobile operators perform well with regard to user experience, an industry expert has said.

BlackBerry internet service back online

2012-09-11 12:05

Several South African BlackBerry users found themselves without internet access on the mobile devices.

SA unhappy with cellphone operators

2012-08-01 09:22

The majority of mobile phone subscribers in South African are unhappy with the operators, industry research has shown.

Vodacom replaces CEO

2012-07-05 09:08

Vodacom has announced that Shameel Joosub will be appointed new group CEO after current chief Pieter Uys steps down next year.

Vodacom launches new BlackBerry payments

2012-06-14 10:30

Vodacom has introduced a new way for both prepaid and contract customers to pay for app purchases on BlackBerry smartphones.

 

Full account control a huge worry

2013-06-14 13:19

A Fin24 user is worried that SIM swap fraudsters are able to create beneficiaries and transfer amounts much larger than what you have set as your daily limit.

Global green brands recognised

2013-06-12 14:01

A global survey of brands revealed that motor manufactured to have the top green credentials.

Vodacom mum after settling DRC dispute

2013-05-26 11:41

Vodacom is refusing to make public a payout to settle a multimillion-rand claim with a political fixer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a report states.

Data driving SA mobile landscape

2013-05-20 12:00

Data is growing among South Africans as Vodacom looks to data traffic as a driver of revenue.

Zimbabwe lures foreign investors

2013-05-03 18:28

After shunning Zimbabwe during its years of hyperinflation and political strife, foreign investors are finding the country increasingly attractive.

Time is 'right' for Solar energy

2013-04-15 13:01

The solar energy market is maturing to the point where installations are becoming viable, particularly as the cost of electricity goes up, an industry player has said.

Telkom appoints Sipho Maseko as CEO

2013-03-28 13:51

Telkom has appointed Sipho Maseko as its new head, replacing Nombulelo Moholi who announced her resignation in November 2012.

Vodacom goes green

2013-03-06 11:30

Vodacom has celebrated the launch of its "green" building in Cape Town that has seen the operator being able to save on its electricity consumption.

SA illegal phone problem growing

2013-02-12 10:00

Cordless phones that are not authorised by Icasa can cause interference on mobile networks, and the problem is growing, Vodacom has said.

iPhone OS update supports Vodacom LTE

2013-01-29 08:23

Apple has announced that an update to its operating system would include LTE support for a range of mobile operators, including Vodacom.

iPhone 5 delays anger South Africans

2013-01-10 14:59

Many South Africans have been disappointed after the launch of the iPhone 5 by not being able to purchase the device, despite being on the waiting list.

Vodacom users left high and dry

2012-12-16 12:45

Vodacom cellphone users have been left high and dry at the opening of the ANC's national conference in Mangaung as reception for 3G was minimal.

SA learners lobby for free Wikipedia

2012-12-10 12:20

South African learners are lobbying local mobile operators to make Wikipedia free to facilitate easier access to information.

Government should 'push' broadband

2012-11-20 10:33

Government policy should enable the development of a vibrant telecoms sector that facilitates companies driving innovation, an industry player has urged.

’Tis the season to cut budgets

2012-11-18 21:15

South Africa’s big corporations, and state-owned and affiliated enterprises are removing the bling from Christmas this year by cutting back on their festive season party budgets or doing away with year-end functions entirely.

Vodacom’s smooth operator

2012-11-16 14:09

Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub has been with the company for a remarkable 18 years, rising rapidly in the ranks and fulfilling several roles.

MTN to take the fight to Vodacom

2012-11-15 09:00

Competition is tight among South African mobile operators and MTN has made no bones about their intent to take on Vodacom for the top spot in the South African mobile market.

Vodacom earnings up 22%, hikes dividend

2012-11-12 09:10

Vodacom has posted a 22% rise in first-half profit, helped by strong growth in data and a favourable tax change.

Vodacom to ring in profits

2012-10-22 10:22

Cellular network provider Vodacom is expecting interim headline earnings per share to be between 20% and 25% higher than last year.

Vodacom launches super-fast LTE

2012-10-10 14:49

Vodacom has become the first South African operator to launch a commercial high-speed LTE service, representing a major shift in mobile connectivity.

Vodacom connects rural area with solar

2012-09-04 10:41

Vodacom has completed a solar-powered base station is a rural area to ensure that an isolated community has access to the mobile network.

Vodacom jumpstarts science education

2012-07-25 14:41

Vodacom has thrown its weight behind a project to increase teachers' proficiency at maths and science in South African schools.

Most of SA experiences dropped calls

2012-06-19 15:51

The overall majority of South Africans experienced dropped calls on mobile networks, a survey has found.

Opera Mini 7 makes cellphones social

2012-06-04 14:59

Feature phone users can now have a smartphone browsing experience with Opera Mini 7.

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