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MTN South Africa is trying to gaslight the world into believing they’re not secretly hoarding spectrum from their competitors, but Vodacom won’t let them get away with it.
Last month, we reported that Vodacom took MTN to court, claiming they were engaged in “spectrum laundering” – secretly pooling and sharing spectrum with Cell C and Liquid Intelligent Technologies to gain an unfair advantage. And now, MTN is fighting back, trying to silence Vodacom with a lawsuit of their own.
“MTN is trying to rewrite history,” said an anonymous source close to the matter. “They claim they applied for these pooling arrangements legally, but we have evidence that suggests otherwise. They’re just trying to cover their tracks.”
But MTN is standing by their claims, insisting that their spectrum pooling arrangements are legal and transparent. And in a bizarre move, they’re trying to turn the tables on Vodacom, accusing them of being “unfair” and “trying to destroy” the industry.
Vodacom, meanwhile, is accusing MTN of being a “spectrum hog,” and is demanding that Icasa, the communications regulator, take action to stop their “unlawful” practices.
The whole situation is a mess, with both sides dug in and refusing to back down. But one thing is clear: something smells fishy, and it’s not just the spectrum.
So, will Icasa finally take action and stop MTN’s “spectrum laundering” scheme? Or will Vodacom’s accusations fall on deaf ears? One thing is certain: the public is watching, and the outcome of this saga will have a lasting impact on the telecoms industry.
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