Synopsis
Vodacom is controlled by South African fixed-line incumbent, Telkom SA, with minority shareholder Vodafone Group plc. Vodacom provides GSM mobile services in South Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique. Its launch in Zambia has been delayed by litigation from the incumbents in that country. In South Africa it is the leading mobile provider. It has contributed to national access by installing community payphone units in under-serviced areas throughout the country.