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FILE: Members of the Complaints Compliance Committee of Icasa are seen at the Icasa offices in Johannesburg on 12 November 2012. Picture: Sapa.

Icasa cuts call termination rates

Icasa loses rates battle, but cuts remain

By Eyewitness News

MTN and Vodacom succeeded in quashing rate regulations, but the ruling is suspended for 6 months.

  • Icasa has disputed accusations by Vodacom and MTN that new regulations regarding mobile termination rates are miscalculated and unlawful.

    Icasa disputes MTN, Vodacom accusations

    The cellphone giants have accused Icasa of unlawful and miscalculated mobile termination rates.

    2979 days ago
  • Mobile giants Vodacom and MTN are attempting to prevent the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa from lowering rates. Picture: EWN.

    Icasa hits out at MTN, Vodacom

    The regulator says the two companies weren’t forthcoming with their books.

    2980 days ago
  • Icasa is making submissions to the South Gauteng High Court in a bid to ensure that the new rates are approved and implemented as planned on 1 April.Picture: Sapa.

    'MTN, Vodacom want unregulated market'

    Icasa said both companies deliberately created a hostile environment for smaller players.

    2980 days ago
  • Vodacom and MTN have gone head-to-head with Icasa over rate cuts. Picture: Sapa.

    Vodacom: Rate cuts will cause financial harm

    Both Vodacom and MTN are trying to prevent Icasa from lowering mobile termination rates.

    2981 days ago
  • MTN has taken Icasa to court over mobile termination rates. Picture: www.defenceweb.co.za.

    MTN: Cell C will benefit from rate cuts

    MTN says Icasa's new regulations are flawed, irrational and discriminatory.

    2981 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Complaints Compliance Committee of Icasa are seen at the Icasa offices in Johannesburg on 12 November 2012. Picture: SAPA.

    MTN, Vodacom prepare for battle with Icasa

    The country’s two largest operators are trying to stop the regulator from decreasing termination rates.

    2982 days ago
  • The SA telecommunications regulator said it may reconsider planned cuts for 2015 and 2016.

    Icasa may reconsider mobile rate cuts

    The SA telecoms regulator said it may reconsider planned cuts for 2015 and 2016.

    2982 days ago
  • Telkom CEO Sipho Maseko. Picture: Sapa.

    Telkom CEO's open letter 'not an attack'

    Sipho Maseko says he wrote to MTN and Vodacom to share his company’s views on termination fees.

    3001 days ago
  • FILE: Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub at the Talk Radio 702 studio, 11 November 2013. Picture: Reinart Toerien.

    Vodacom takes legal action over rate cuts

    The mobile operator says it has officially approached a court to intervene in the matter.

    3007 days ago
  • Icasa will remove regulations which include a 50 percent cut in call termination rates from next month. Picture: SAPA

    Icasa seeks to reduce communication costs

    Icasa's call termination regulations are part of efforts to reduce the overall cost to communicate.

    3021 days ago
  • Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub. Picture: Reinart Toerien.

    Vodacom to take Icasa to court

    The mobile carrier will oppose Icasa’s decision to reduce termination rates for small operators.

    3029 days ago
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