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Competitive Analysis

Comprehensive competitive intelligence and market positioning analysis across South African telecom operators

Competitive Radar Analysis
Vodacom
MTN
Cell C
Telkom
Rain
Scale: 0-100 (Higher values indicate better performance)
Market Share Analysis
Vodacom
45%
+1.2%
MTN
35%
-0.8%
Cell C
12%
-1.5%
Telkom
6%
+0.9%
Rain
2%
+0.2%
VodacomStrong
74.2%
Sentiment Score
Mentions
23,847
Market Share
45%
Trending
#DataPricing
Change
+1.2%
Sentiment Score74.2%

Key Issues

Expensive dataNetwork congestionCustomer service

Strengths

  • Wide coverage
  • Brand recognition
  • 5G rollout

Weaknesses

  • High prices
  • Customer complaints

Recent News

Launched new unlimited data packages

MTNModerate
68.5%
Sentiment Score
Mentions
31,204
Market Share
35%
Trending
#NetworkDown
Change
-0.8%
Sentiment Score68.5%

Key Issues

Network outagesBilling errorsPoor coverage

Strengths

  • Competitive pricing
  • Good customer service
  • Innovation

Weaknesses

  • Network reliability
  • Coverage gaps

Recent News

Investing R2bn in network infrastructure

TelkomModerate
52.3%
Sentiment Score
Mentions
8,956
Market Share
6%
Trending
#FiberRollout
Change
+0.9%
Sentiment Score52.3%

Key Issues

Slow speedsLimited coverageService quality

Strengths

  • Fiber network
  • Business solutions
  • Fixed-line heritage

Weaknesses

  • Mobile coverage
  • Brand perception

Recent News

Expanding fiber network to rural areas

Cell CWeak
45.1%
Sentiment Score
Mentions
12,103
Market Share
12%
Trending
#Contracts
Change
-1.5%
Sentiment Score45.1%

Key Issues

Contract disputesNetwork qualityFinancial issues

Strengths

  • Affordable packages
  • Flexible contracts
  • Youth focus

Weaknesses

  • Network quality
  • Financial stability

Recent News

Restructuring debt and operations

RainModerate
67.8%
Sentiment Score
Mentions
4,892
Market Share
2%
Trending
#5GSpeed
Change
+0.2%
Sentiment Score67.8%

Key Issues

Limited coverageData-only focusNetwork capacity

Strengths

  • 5G speeds
  • Unlimited data
  • Innovation

Weaknesses

  • Coverage area
  • Voice services

Recent News

Expanding 5G coverage to more cities