"The operators who are seeking these interventions will have been taught not to invest but instead to rely upon the infrastructure that is built by others.
They will have been taught not to innovate as innovations will be served to them on a silver platter".
Bob is on fire.

Airtel Proposals

In its presentation, Airtel has proposed the implementation of zero-rated mobile termination rates (MTR) to address the gaps that contribute to anti-competitive behaviour.

According to the telco, the MTR regulations executed from 2010 to 2014 did not solve the existing market challenges.

Airtel is also recommending for mobile money agents to use one float to enable customers to deposit and withdraw from the same agent, the prohibition of individually tailored loyalty schemes, prohibition of on-net and off-net discounts, and replication of tariffs.

“We feel that a declaration of dominance will facilitate full implementation of the much-needed remedies by the Communication Authority as empowered by the law,” Airtel says.

Airtel needs prayers...

Airltel's new strategy is to ask for everything short of asking Saf to pay them for calls made Saf to Saf! Whatever, however small, Airtel gets is a benefit to Airtel.

5G will not replace 4G. 5G will need 4G to operate. The transitions from 2G to 3G and 3G to 4G involved separate networks, but 4G will remain because the infrastructure is critical to the evolution of 5G. I guess that's why Airtel is now beginning to invest in 4G.