NEWS ANALYSIS: What’s next for MTN after it shut down Telkom talks?
Best bet may be to return to negotiations to achieve its goal of becoming a major player in SA fibre market, say analysts
24 October 2022 - 05:00
After walking away from a potential R30bn buyout for Telkom, MTN’s best bet may be to return to the negotiating table to achieve its goal of becoming a major player in SA’s fibre market, analysts say.
Without such a deal, the telecom operator may have to look at small fibre operators as acquisition targets. ..
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