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November 13, 2009


Telkom on Friday welcomed the announcement by communications minister Siphiwe Nyanda that mobile cellular operators (MCOs) had agreed to cut peak interconnection rates from R1.25 to 89 cents a minute between February and March 2010.

"Telkom has consistently stated that the company is committed to the process of affordable access to telephony for all South Africans," said Nombulelo Moholi, MD for Telkom SA .

"We believe that the reduction in mobile termination rates announced yesterday by the minister is a positive step forward towards the attainment of this goal."

She added that the minister had demonstrated "commendable leadership and resolve in his handling of the matter of interconnect rates".


"The reduction in mobile termination rates will enable Telkom to pass on substantial savings to Telkom customers. We are currently assessing the full impact of this."

She expected customers to benefit from price reductions after March next year.

In terms of the minister's pronouncement, off-peak mobile termination rates will remain at 77 cents a minute.

Currently, Telkom paid an interconnect rate of 29 cents (peak) and 16 cents (off-peak) by MCOs. - Sapa
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12 Weeks ago Dave W wrote :
Prices coming down .... unheard of. I'll believe it when I see it !!
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