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Telkom Exposes Icasa’s Power Grab
Telkom, South Africa’s largest telecommunications company, has blasted Icasa’s latest regulatory overreach, warning that it will strangle innovation and competition in the industry.
Andrew Dawson, Telkom’s executive for product, segment marketing and customer experience, spoke out at public hearings on Tuesday, slamming Icasa’s proposals to force operators to roll over data bundles and impose one-size-fits-all pricing.
Regulatory Tyranny
Telkom is fighting back against Icasa’s attempt to dictate how operators run their businesses, saying that the proposed regulations will stifle innovation and lead to higher costs for consumers.
"The highlighted regulations require all licensees to treat all mobile services in the same way, thus limiting innovation, competition and consumer choice," Dawson said. "This will lead to limited product differentiation, the withdrawal of products and increase the cost to communicate."
A Blow to Small Operators
Telkom is not alone in its concerns. Other smaller operators are also feeling the squeeze, with Icasa’s proposals threatening to wipe out their competitive edge.
"Smaller operators like us don’t have the same resources as the big players," said a Telkom spokesperson. "We can’t compete on price alone. We need to be able to differentiate ourselves through innovative products and services. Icasa’s proposals will kill us."
The Battle for Survival
Telkom’s warning shot across Icasa’s bow is just the latest salvo in a battle that has been raging for years. The telecommunications industry is under threat from regulatory overreach, and Telkom is fighting to protect its right to innovate and compete.
"Icasa needs to stop trying to dictate how operators run their businesses and start focusing on what really matters: delivering better services to consumers," Dawson said. "The future of telecommunications in South Africa depends on it."
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