ICASA

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Then and now: The Telkom and Business Connexion Merger

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Then and now: The Telkom and Business Connexion Merger

Lauralyn Kaziboni

In 2007, the Competition Tribunal of South Africa (“Tribunal”) prohibited the merger between Telkom SOC SA Limited (“Telkom”) and Business Connexion (“BCX”), following a recommendation for prohibition from the Competition Commission of South Africa (“Commission”). At this time, Telkom was the de facto monopoly provider of fixed line infrastructure and services and BCX was an ICT provider.

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Leveling the playing field: asymmetry in call termination rates in SA

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Leveling the playing field: asymmetry in call termination rates in SA

Anthea Paelo

In a public seminar hosted by CCRED in June 2014, panelists from different telecommunications companies debated the revised call termination rates announced by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), with some arguing that the severe reductions in rates overall, although necessary, would significantly reduce revenue to operators.