Lower profits for Safaricom in 2011-12?
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Safaricom benefits from higher interconnection fees since it has the bulk of subscribers.
Generally, it means more folks will call Safaricom from other networks thus there is a net 'inflow' of calls [& cash]. Of course, the higher interconnection costs means Safaricom can also keep more subscribers WITHIN the network.
A lower interconnection fee means it is 'cheaper' for Airtel/Telkom/Yu to offer special cross-network deals but Safaricom will receive 'fewer' revenue from these calls unless the number of minutes jumps by 40%.
In the past we were multi-SIM but less so know. I use a Safaricom data SIM [best service though pricey] but I use Airtel for all other calls. At 3/- I am indifferent to how many minutes I call so Safaricom will make less per call from me/Airtel [when I call cross-network].
BTW, on data... Safaricom is kicking butt!
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