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Cell C South Africa's Third Cellular Network Provider

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Cell C   South Africa's Third Cellular Network Provider

About Cell C

Cell C was founded in 2004 and became the first South‑African operator to launch a 3G network in 2008. By 2014 we had served over 6 million customers across the country.

Products & Services

Mobile & Data: Unlimited plans, youth‑focused bundles, pay‑as‑you‑go options.

Digital Media: Cell C Music, Cell C Movies, and bundled entertainment packages.

Business Solutions: Enterprise data plans, IoT connectivity, and managed services.

Network Coverage

We operate a nationwide 3G and 4G LTE network, covering 98 % of the population. Our next‑generation 5G roadmap is underway.

Technology

We use a multi‑band LTE/5G stack built on a mix of licensed spectrum (700 MHz, 1.8 GHz, 2100 MHz) and unlicensed spectrum (Wi‑Fi). Our network is designed for speed, reliability and future scalability.

Careers at Cell C

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values integrity, innovation and teamwork. Explore opportunities in network engineering, sales, marketing, and customer support.

Contact Us

Phone: +27 12 345 6789 | Email: support@cellc.co.za | Address: 5 Industrial Ave, Johannesburg.

© 2014 Cell C – All Rights Reserved

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--- 4. Bottom line Vodacom’s acquisition of Cell C was a *strategic consolidation* that created a **stronger, faster, and more profitable network** for South Africa’s mobile market. The deal:
  1. Brought immediate EBITDA and profit‑margin improvement (≈ R 1.2 bn & ≈ R 260 m respectively).
  2. Allowed Vodacom to accelerate 4G/5G roll‑outs by acquiring Cell C’s spectrum and base‑station sites.
  3. Expanded Vodacom’s customer‑base – especially the young, value‑seeking segment that Cell C dominated.
  4. Delivered tangible benefits to all stakeholders – shareholders saw a 22 % premium and a long‑term IRR > 17 %; employees received retention packages and career‑transition support; customers gained lower‑cost bundles and improved network performance.
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