DUNCAN MCLEOD: Why TelkoMTN could be good for the market and consumers

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A tie-up could boost the market and benefit users — particularly if the transaction is used to open networks, writes mcleodd.

There’s much to say about MTN Group’s audacious move to buy rival Telkom, including how difficult it might be to overcome hurdles in the way of a deal.

From competition concerns to obstacles around transferring radio frequency spectrum to the myriad political aspects — the state owns a 40.5% direct stake in Telkom — this does not, at face value, look like a transaction that has much prospect of success...

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