Articles about roaming

Cell C looks to AI for uninterrupted network switching

The AI-driven tech will enable Cell C to seamlessly transfer customers from Vodacom to MTN and back again.

ITWeb TV: The man behind Cell C’s virtualised network

Cell C, SA’s fourth-largest mobile operator, is capitalising on the strengths of its larger competitors, Vodacom and MTN, to enhance its network capabilities, says CTO Schalk Visser.

It’s not about who owns towers, says Cell C in ad defence

The company says it has closed the quality gap by renegotiating roaming agreements that ensure full parity of service with partner networks.

‘Fiercely contested’ best network claim pits MTN against Cell C

MTN objects to Cell C’s “Now on SA’s Best Network” advert appearing across various media formats, saying it is deliberately crafted to mislead consumers.

Late entrant Cell C readies to unlock 5G

The company is looking to switch on its fifth-generation connectivity technology in the “next couple of months”, says CEO Jorge Mendes.

Cell C to tweak roaming structure for postpaid clients

The telco will deploy a multi-operator core network on Vodacom, in a bid to provide its postpaid customers with seamless connectivity.

Cell C seeks payment terms for R288m spectrum bill

The telco engages with ICASA to make a payment arrangement for the spectrum it acquired last year.

execMobile: research shows global travel eSIM market will be worth $10bn in 2028

Travel eSIM retail spend is predicted to rise 500% between 2023 and 2028, according to a survey by Kaleido Intelligence.

Telkom adds MTN as roaming partner

In this latest agreement, MTN South Africa has been added by Telkom for the provision of 2G, 3G and 4G services.

Cell C rejects morphing into MVNO, forges ahead with new strategy

The telco rebuffs suggestions it is morphing into a mobile virtual network operator, following its decision to migrate customers to Vodacom and MTN.

MTN to capitalise on Cell C woes in MVNO move

MTN has been looking at the MVNO opportunity for several years, and the timing is probably right, given Cell C's financial difficulties, say analysts.

Telkom seals roaming deal with Norway’s Telenor

Telkom says the managed roaming service deal enables it to utilise and be part of Telenor’s group scale to optimise wholesale roaming revenue and cost.