8ta name changed to Telkom Mobile - What a surprise?

ICT Politics | 8ta | Written by Simphiwe Mkhize

Telkom is planning to rebrand 8ta as Telkom Mobile, partly because of Telkom’s strong convergence strategy.

In an e-mail to staff Telkom Mobile MD Attila Vitai said that a decision has been taken that the 8ta brand will progressively be changed to Telkom Mobile.

“As you know, the Telkom brand is well-established in South Africa. You are also aware that convergence is a critical focus area of the Telkom strategy,” said Vitai.

“As we continue to execute our strategy and pursue the convergence agenda, it is important to leverage off the strong Telkom brand equity and our unsurpassed network infrastructure, which includes the mobile network.”