South Africa’s interconnection debate could be set to drag on after the telecoms regulator rejected the reduction plan submitted by the three mobile operators.
In January, MTN, Vodacom and Cell C voted to gradually reduce their interconnection fees to an…
South Africa’s interconnection debate could be set to drag on after the telecoms regulator rejected the reduction plan submitted by the three mobile operators.
In January, MTN, Vodacom and Cell C voted to gradually reduce their interconnection fees to an average rate of R61c, taking into account peak and off-peak rates.
As part of their proposal, peak rates would drop from R1.25 to R0.89 as of February 2010, while keeping off-peak rates at their current levels.
However, the regulator ICASA has decided not to back the plan as it says it seeks to bind the agency into an agreement not to review the rates again before 2013.
The agency previously said it aimed to reach an agreement on the issue by March, to enforce the new rates by June.
