Close
SATEXPO 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026
CIOE 2026

Telkom opens pre-order for iPhone X

Note* - All images used are for editorial and illustrative purposes only and may not originate from the original news provider or associated company.

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from any location or device.

Media Packs

Expand Your Reach With Our Customized Solutions Empowering Your Campaigns To Maximize Your Reach & Drive Real Results!

โ€“ Access the Media Pack Now

โ€“ Book a Conference Call

โ€“ Leave Message for Us to Get Back

Related stories

Photonics Packaging Advancing Telecom Device Efficiency

The evolution of high-speed telecommunications is increasingly dependent on the physical housing and interconnection of optical components. Advanced packaging techniques are now central to achieving the compact integration and thermal stability required for the next generation of global networks, ensuring that signal performance remains optimal as device density increases.

Smart Broadband Infrastructure Supporting Digital Expansion

The global demand for high-speed internet is no longer just about entertainment; it is a foundational requirement for economic growth and social inclusion. Smart broadband infrastructure provides the scalable and resilient foundation needed to support digital expansion, ensuring that modern telecom growth reaches every corner of the globe with faster and more reliable connectivity solutions.

Integrated Photonics Driving Telecom Equipment Innovation

The miniaturization of complex optical systems onto single chips is fundamentally reshaping the telecommunications industry. Integrated photonics enables the creation of compact, energy-efficient, and scalable telecom equipment, providing the technological foundation for next-generation networks and overcoming the traditional barriers of cost and physical size.

Telkom will offer iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, starting on24 November 2017.
Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone X beginning 17 November 2017 at www.telkom.co.za and at Telkom stores.

ABOUT TELKOM:
Telkom is a leading information and communications technology services provider in South Africa. We had consolidated operating revenue of R41 billion and normalised profit after tax of R3 907 million for the year ended 31 March 2017. Total assets amounted to R48.0 billion and equity attributable to the owners of Telkom to R27.6 billion as of 31 March 2017
As of 31 March 2017, we had approximately 3.0 million telephone access lines in service and 1,329,450 ports connected via MSAN access. We offer business, residential and payphone customers a wide range of services and products, including:

fixed-line retail voice services using PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) lines, including ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network) lines, and the sale of subscription based value-added voice services and calling plans;

fixed-line customer premises equipment rental and sales services both voice and data needs and these include PABX, Computers, Routers, Modems, Telephone handsets and other ancillary equipment;

interconnection services, including terminating and transiting traffic from South African mobile operators, as well as from international operators and transiting traffic from mobile to international destinations;

fixed-line data services, including domestic and international data transmission services, such as point-to-point leased lines, ADSL (Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line) services, packet-based services, managed data networking services and internet access and related information technology services;

Data Centre Operations includes e-commerce, application service provider, hosting, data storage, e-mail and security services;

W-CDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access), a 3G next generation network, including fixed voice services, data services and nomadic voice services;
mobile communication services, including voice services, data services and handset sales through our mobile brand called Telkom Mobile;

information technology services including converged communication, IT service solutions, application solutions, IT hardware and software and industrial technology service sales locally, in seven African countries, the UK and Dubai through Business Connexion Group; and other services including directory services, through Trudon (Pty) Ltd, wireless data services, through Swiftnet (Pty) Ltd.

Convergence is one of our key strategic initiatives in building a sustainable future for Telkom. We will lead the provision of converged services in South Africa in support of our mission statement: Seamlessly connecting people to a better life.

For further enquiries, please contact:
Leigh-Ann Francis
Specialist: Media Relations
Executive: Group Communications
Telkom
Tel. +27 12 642 1728
Cell. +27 81 391 4780
Email: francilm@telkom.co.za

Tele Info Today brings together the global telecoms industry โ€” from network operators and connectivity providers to technology innovators and digital services leaders โ€” through trusted editorial, market intelligence, and digital engagement.

Our 2026 Media Pack offers integrated solutions to reach your audience:

  • Magazine & Digital Editions Showcase your brand within premium telecoms industry coverage read by executives and decision-makers worldwide.
  • Industry Insights & Reports Align with data-driven analysis, trend reports, and regional roundups across the global telecommunications and digital services value chain.
  • Brand Authority & Credibility Position your company as a thought leader through expert commentary, interviews, and special features.

Latest stories

Related stories

Photonics Packaging Advancing Telecom Device Efficiency

The evolution of high-speed telecommunications is increasingly dependent on the physical housing and interconnection of optical components. Advanced packaging techniques are now central to achieving the compact integration and thermal stability required for the next generation of global networks, ensuring that signal performance remains optimal as device density increases.

Smart Broadband Infrastructure Supporting Digital Expansion

The global demand for high-speed internet is no longer just about entertainment; it is a foundational requirement for economic growth and social inclusion. Smart broadband infrastructure provides the scalable and resilient foundation needed to support digital expansion, ensuring that modern telecom growth reaches every corner of the globe with faster and more reliable connectivity solutions.

Integrated Photonics Driving Telecom Equipment Innovation

The miniaturization of complex optical systems onto single chips is fundamentally reshaping the telecommunications industry. Integrated photonics enables the creation of compact, energy-efficient, and scalable telecom equipment, providing the technological foundation for next-generation networks and overcoming the traditional barriers of cost and physical size.

Why HDPE Conduit is Essential for Durable Telecom...

Telecom infrastructure is only as reliable as the systems...

Subscribe

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from any location or device.

Media Packs

Expand Your Reach With Our Customized Solutions Empowering Your Campaigns To Maximize Your Reach & Drive Real Results!

โ€“ Access the Media Pack Now

โ€“ Book a Conference Call

โ€“ Leave Message for Us to Get Back

Translate ยป