Comments on: Telecoms prices take a tumble

By: Anonymous Coward

Anonymous Coward — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:04:29 +0000

Now all that is needed to fall in line is the ridiculously high data tariffs (both out-of-bundle and on contract).

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:54:45 +0000

If only local loop pricing could follow suit. All this talk of bandwidth pricing falling is great until I receive my “fixed” cost invoice from Telkom – line rental et al.

On a side note, I think we should all support the likes of an Eaton or ATC to take over Cell C’s base stations. Their tech is impressive and they could bring with them the full scale adoption of next gen data systems, fuel cell power (for backup solutions) etc

By: Brett

Brett — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:48:11 +0000

Awesome, the providers cut call rates for prepaid subscribers, what about those of us with contracts? The providers can afford this easily, they’ve been overcharging us for years, the only reason I have a cellphone is because being contactable is a requirement of my job.

I long for the days before these things…

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:17:24 +0000

UK mobile price deflation has been around 15% per year for the last few years, expect SA to follow suit as our market becomes more competitive.