- Thank You
As the door is closing on 2006 ADSL users can look forward to a New Year packed with excitement in terms of broadband ADSL in South Africa, especially when Neotel enters the broadband market in the second quarter of 2007...
- Mashile out of order again
Paris Mashile, Chairman of Icasa (Independent Communications Authority of SA), has once again proven beyond reasonable doubt that he's not the man for the job...
- Telkom remains a disgrace
It is clear from its conduct that Telkom has chosen to remain a disgrace to decency in this country. It is clear that they have once again chosen the road that leads to destruction....
- Bandwidth bandits
No, we're not referring to Telkom but to the ever-increasing number of computer hackers who're stealing Internet bandwidth in South Africa...
- iBurst is smiling again
Recently the Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) ruled that iBurst may not advertise its service as broadband. ASA overturned the ruling however after an outcry from iBurst and other concerned parties...
- Pay the Piper
Telkom went from zero to hero on the consumer website HelloPeter in what might be deemed as a clever but deceiving move at best...
- R150 a month
This is more or less the amount residents within the eThekwini municipality can expect to fork out for broadband access and domestic voice calls in the next 3-4 years...
- Telkom’s digging trenches
Telkom is digging trenches quite literally to strengthen its position before its fixed-line competitor Neotel launches an all out assault in the telecoms war...
- Neotel’s preparing for war
Neotel (SNO) has secured R2 billion in local finance for its 'war chest' in order to extend its services to more customers. The money will go towards the expansion of Neotel's infrastructure network...
- iBurst not happy
iBurst, MyADSL's 'Broadband Provider of the Year' is not happy with an Advertising Standards Authority of South Africa (ASA) ruling that it may not advertise its service as broadband. iBurst has enjoyed a lot of bad press in recent days...
- TAG to launch first volley
TAG (Telecoms Action Group) has announced a date on which their Anti-Telkom ad campaign will hit the papers...
- Telkom is aiming too high
Telkom's aim (or broadband promise) to achieve a 15% ADSL line penetration by 2010 might prove to be too high. Assuming that installation rates remain on current levels as well as the number of fixed lines...
- Sentech planning come back
Sentech is planning a come back after issues pertaining to speed and poor customer service derailed most of its early successes...
- ADSL Christmas Specials
Web Africa and Nexus ISP have nice Christmas specials on the table for new ADSL sign ups. If you're sick and tired of slow dial up this might be the opportunity you have been waiting for...
- Is iBurst infected with ‘telesnotics’?
It seems that iBurst is down with a bad case of 'telesnotics' if their idea of customer service by means of blogging is taken into consideration...
- Telkom under fire
A R2bn+ bill and the Competition Commission's decision to block Telkom's bid to buy Business Connexion (BCX) are sure signs that Telkom is coming under fire from more and more players...
- Telkom’s goal: 14 days
Telkom aims to bring the average time to get an ADSL line installed down to 14 days from the current plus minus 21 days...
- iBurst signs another deal
In the past weeks we have seen iBurst signing deals with parties such as MWEB, Altech Autopage Cellular and others and still there's no end to it. The latest deal include @lantic Internet Services that's part of the DataPro Group...
- Telkom obstacle to job creation
Government wants to create thousands of jobs through call centres but says high telecoms costs stands in the way. In other words, Telkom is an obstacle to job creation in South Africa...
- Landmark deal for DataPro
Orion Telecom will effectively become part of the DataPro Group on the first of December this year after a successful bid of R380 000 000. DataPro will settle the amount in cash and shares...
- International self-provisioning
Cellular operators in South Africa are no more dependent on Telkom for international links. Government effectively cleared the way for Cell C, MTN and Vodacom to do international self-provisioning...
- Unlicensed WiFi use
Icasa is cracking down on ISPs which are delivering broadband access to end users without proper ECA licensing. Is it for the benefit of all or just a move to restrict the use of a freely available resource...
- iBurst isn't for sale
Thami Mtshali's (CEO of iBurst) response on rumours that iBurst is for sale...
- Shuttleworth strengthens our cause
Hopefully pressure from Icasa combined with the new SNO's entrance into the market will turn the heat on long enough to move Telkom into positive action...
- iBurst speeding ahead
iBurst has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa's leading service provider Altech Autopage Cellular. This is a sure sign that iBurst is speeding ahead with strategic partnerships such as the one with MWEB...
- Infraco: Really the answer?
Government recently introduced a new company to help lower for one the cost of broadband in South Africa. Is Infraco the answer to our prayers...
- Is Barendse really a lost for Icasa?
Andrew Barendse's decision not to take up his job as an Icasa councillor might after all not be such a great lost. At least not for the cause Icasa is suppose to represent...
- New blood at Telkom
The chairperson of Telkom, Momazizi Mtshotshisa, decided to make space for new blood at Telkom by the end of the month. Telkom announced Ms Mtshotshisa's resignation after she handed in her resignation due to 'personal reasons'...
- iBurst MWEB Partnership
iBurst and MWEB have joined forces in a partnership that will result in bringing wireless broadband solutions to MWEB's business and home customers...
- TV over Broadband Connection
Broadband TV will become a viable entertainment medium for South Africans within the next five years. This will bring an end to restrictions in terms of the TV programs that are locally available for watching...
- Lower ADSL prices
Fierce competition among smaller ISPs in the ADSL arena is pushing down ADSL prices. Even more good news will follow if Telkom's stranglehold on the market can be broken...
- TAG closing in on target
The Telecoms Action Group (TAG) is closing in on its target of R50 000 for a nationwide advertising campaign...
- Revolution in the making
In the next 18 months many SA municipalities will unintentionally challenge Telkom and Neotel by offering cheaper wireless local telecom services...
- The Sentech Promise
Hopefully pressure from Icasa combined with the new SNO's entrance into the market will turn the heat on long enough to move Telkom into positive action...
- Can South Africa afford ADSL?
The affordability and availability of ADSL remain critical issues in a South African context...
- ICASA boss needs to step down
ICASA chairman Paris Mashile should do the honourable thing and step down especially after sharing his opinion in regards to ADSL pricing in South Africa...
- Telkom the Liar
Icasa is set to turn the face of adsl in South Africa around for the better. Or are they? Seeing the minister of communications only finds out what her phone bills cost from her friends , maybe not...
- Skaap: Sheer brilliance and drive
Skaap, a dynamic South African VoIP company, is eager to take Telkom head-on in the market place...
- Sentech: Smart move or not?
Sentech’s decision to terminate its MyWireless Classic service might be the final blow to its customer base and MyWireless service...
- Will Eassy miss the World Cup?
The East Africa Submarine System (Eassy), a fibre-optic undersea cable, seems to be stuck in the egg for now due to political problems...
- TAG: Telecoms Action Group
Firm support for TAG is evident in light of the flood of pledges coming in from all over South Africa..
- New SNO: Neotel delivers
The new SNO also called SNO Telecom (for a short time) delivered its first official punch as Neotel with its launch in Midrand...
- Nashua Mobile: Smart Move
Nashua Mobile is planning to launch high-speed internet services by December this year in a bid to double overall revenue within 5 years...
- Extended Wireless Coverage
Both iBurst and Sentech are planning massive expansions of their coverage areas...
- Free ADSL Upgrade
ADSL speed upgrade from 1 Mbps to 4 Mbps welcomed by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Telkom's DSL1024 customers...
- ICASA stifles competition
The new ADSL regulations drafted by ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of SA) that were published in Government Gazette No.29141 are likely to stifle competition further...
- SNO: Giant in the making?
It has a proper name now and forms an essential part of many exciting deals and alliances that could lead to the awakening of a player with much more muscle than formerly expected...
- New Jacket for ADSL South Africa
A new jacket with pockets lined up with a lot of good stuff just like we promised. We hope you like the changes and that it will help to ensure an even better online experience for you here at ADSL South Africa...
- More wireless broadband offerings
Both MWEB and Cell C came forth with wireless broadband offerings of their own in the past week...
- SNO: Isn’t it a little too late?
Does the SNO (Second National Operator) really has what’s needed to take Telkom on...
- Late start for SNO
Services roll out at the SNO (Second National Operator) seems to be much slower than expected...
- ICASA: What a joke
ICASA, the so-called 'Independent Communications Authority of SA' has finally proven to be better off joining the nearest circus instead of trying to regulate the South African communications sector...
- Will Telkom ever cease taking you for a ride?
Telkom claimed in some of their ads to provide: “Always available internet access Telkom HomeDSL 384” and “Fixed monthly rental R449-00”. It looks wonderful doesn’t it? No? Ok...
- GOAL – Welcome new entry in ADSL ISP arena
GOAL Technology Solutions or GTS has entered the ADSL ISP arena with very affordable offerings ranging from 5GB to 20GB accounts...
- Is iBurst getting slow?
iBurst has received a lot of praise in recent times but it's important to stay objective. It's time for constructive criticism...
- Simple Truth - Some ISPs perform better than others
iBurst - with its excellent customer service and promise delivery - are raking in large amounts of subscribers who are more than happy to pay the extra...
- ICASA – Wolf in sheep’s clothing
It seems like one of the 'knights in shining armour' in the ADSL in South Africa saga has turn out to be nothing more than one of the 'wolves in sheep's clothing'...
- Broadband crisis in South Africa
The state of affairs in regard to broadband or ADSL in South Africa can now easily be categorized as a crisis...
- Second National Operator
The SNO was conceptualised to bring an end to the monopoly in the fixed-line telecommunication market of South Africa...
- DataPro coming in fast
DataPro, along with ISP's all over the country are growing at a phenominal rate...
- iBurst on the move
iBurst - with its excellent customer service and promise delivery - are raking in large amounts of subscribers who are more than happy to pay the extra...
- Will Icasa turn up the heat?
Icasa is set to turn the face of adsl in South Africa around for the better. Or are they? Seeing the minister of communications only finds out what her phone bills cost from her friends, maybe not...
- Telkom Delivers – At least for now
Telkom might not have many surprises up its sleeve but at least ADSL users have something to smile about...
- ADSL - The Better But More Expensive Option
There were a few compliments for good service on Telkom's part. This is however not enough while the complaints vs. compliments ratio looks like a tip truck stuck in tip mode...
