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| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by toastedbread: 4:19pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
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| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by muller101(m): 4:19pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
kilokeys:go sell am for UAE |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Abagworo(m): 4:20pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
techcabal.com/2015/10/06/from-econet-to-airtel-how-many-times-has-the-telco-changed-hands/ Strive Masiyiwa, founder of Econet Wireless, recently took to social media to narrate the early days of Econet Nigeria and what exactly forced the company to leave Nigeria. It got us thinking about how many times we’ve seen the telco change its identity (and management). There was a very fun guessing game we used to play back in the day – How long before Celtel/Zain/Airtel changes its name again? Most times, the guesses were spot on; anything between two and three years was mostly accurate. And although the telco has stabilised in the identity and management area, it’s still funny when you realise the company has changed names a solid 6 times! Here’s a chronological recap: In the beginning… there was Econet Wireless Nigeria In 2001, Econet Nigeria was one of the three companies that won the GSM license auction – MTN Nigeria and MTEL were the other two. Due to political shenanigans and corruption practises, Econet NG would eventually lose its management contract. Then there was Vodacom Vodacom came into the picture in 2004 and took the reins of the company, as management changed hands . It would only last a couple of months though. But Vmobile was right behind it In what would be the fastest management change in the company’s storied history, a few months later, management changed hands again. The details are fuzzy and we’re not entirely sure what went on behind the scenes but eventually, Vodacom pulled out of Nigeria and Vee Networks found themselves at the helm of affairs. The company became known as Vmobile. There was a corresponding rebranding campaign. This was still 2004. Let’s not forget about Celtel Sometime in May 2006, Vmobile Nigeria was acquired by Celtel, another telecommunications company, for about a billion dollars. This gave the new owners a controlling stake of 65% in the company. Another rebranding campaign was due. And Zain Sometime in 2008 we saw another change occur. Zain Group, another telecoms company, completed its acquisition of all Celtel International’s shares of over $3 billion. Consequently, the entire African operations of Celtel was rebranded from Celtel to Zain, marking the end of the Celtel brand. And finally Airtel: 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by muller042(m): 4:20pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
More people are about to loose their job. Bleep buhary . Bleep Nigeria. 2 Likes |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by directonpc(m): 4:20pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Eeya! |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Kendroid: 4:20pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Who curse NIGERIA?   |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nickymezor(f): 4:20pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
themonk:seems so  1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by muller101(m): 4:21pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
pxjosh:make it ur minor sim |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by luvinhubby(m): 4:22pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
nwaanambra1: Coming from.a certified zombie like you..........this is very serious. |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Landforce1: 4:24pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by johnabba(m): 4:24pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
nwaanambra1:abeg who is this, na buhari send them go collect loan |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by tonyajax(m): 4:26pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
muller101:I guess the only thing that will change for now is the name. |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Dailyschoolnews: 4:27pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
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| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nobody: 4:29pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Kobicove:Wetin hapi to our own? |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nobody: 4:29pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Even though i would agree that the economic atmosphere could be contributory to Etisalat's woes, but i must say that they also brought about their downfall by themselves. They refused to reduce the outrageous prices of data. MTN did and won the hearts of so many customers who switched to their network whereby almost eliminating the need for "cheats" which was popular among the younger network users at the time but Etisalat still stuck to their throat-cutting data plans. Imagine offering N1000 for 1.5gb while one can get 2Gb with the same N1000 from MTN and 200 for night browsing 1gb while someone with 2 MTN sims can get the same 1gb night browsing with a paltry N50. The same could be said about their call tariff too...at first when Etisalat started their EasyFlex, it was considerably good but now, you load and your credit is tripled but when you make calls, the credit leaks like water in a basket. But with the MTNAwuff, you get quadruple of your recharge and you get a lot of talk-time. I was thinking of doing a SIM swap to MTN using my Etisalat line but was quite hesitant with the hope of things getting better on their side but with this news, i guess it's time to move. RIP Etisalat! 3 Likes |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Gobhanky: 4:33pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Spectranet shud be next Useless as indians 2 Likes |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by ngwababe(f): 4:34pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Time to throw away their sim card biko... |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Omobaaoa: 4:35pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
nwaanambra1: |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nobody: 4:35pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
mbhs139: Buhari caused it |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by almarthins(m): 4:35pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
nwaanambra1: What is wrong with u people? If buhari had helped etisalat, u r d same people that will come here to rehearse "islamization agenda" . Now he no help dem una still dey shout |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by GioneeGuy: 4:36pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
pxjosh:port |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nobody: 4:36pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Which collateral did etisalat tendered before acquiring the loan? |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by almarthins(m): 4:37pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
themonk: Na Nigerian say make dem go borrow money from banks? U need brain abeg! |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nobody: 4:38pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Next will be the IOC's before we all realise we are close to a valley. Let the so called lawmakers keep on. |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by tonyajax(m): 4:38pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
Relixy2k:It is all over the news already, but the only thing that will change is the name/investor, the infrastructure is still very much on ground. |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by GuntersChain(m): 4:39pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
what a painful exit. Workers on panic mode. 1 Like |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by bbm2016(m): 4:41pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
nwaanambra1: Who bi this 1 sef The deed has already been done Buhari was just there at the wrong time Ask your uncle GEJ he will tell you more |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Nobody: 4:50pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
 Even God is highly disappointed in Nigeria. Nothing thrives here anymore other than corruption, cultism, kidnapping & terrorism. Buhari is Nigeria's profit for the stupid sentimental decision most folks made in 2015. Just c as buhari dey fall on everything. Smh |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by amnesty7: 4:51pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
So many ignorant posts blaming the govt. Ask Hakeem Bello-Osagie what he did with the money borrowed. 1 Like |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by lilytender: 4:52pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
nwaanambra1: And your father is a curse to the world for bringing into this planet a nonentity like you. |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by cuedish: 4:52pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
CROWNWEALTH019: U get bad mouth oo |
| Re: Etisalat Pulls Out Of Nigeria, Issues Ultimatum For Name Change by Klington: 4:54pm On Jul 10, 2017 |
trust buhari and his team of monumental epic woes, another successful failure from the suitables of all promises canceled |
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