The spectrum licences are needed to lower data costs and add network capacity but Telkom says the auction process is 'tainted by a number of reviewable errors'.
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A previous court ruling after separate objections from Telkom, broadcaster e.tv, and the MTN Group prevented last year an auction of high-demand spectrum the Independent Communications Authority of SA is due to hold by the end of March. In court papers seen by Reuters, Telkom called the contemplated auction process unlawful, illegal, irrational and unreasonable given that the invite is “tainted by a number of reviewable errors”.
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