Telkom SA SOC Ltd Overview
Pro stress-test →Telkom SA SOC Ltd operates as an integrated communications and information technology (IT) services provider in South Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company is one of the leading telecommunications service companies in South Africa. It is a strategic digital infrastructure provider with significant government ownership.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company achieved H1 FY2026 group revenue growth of 3.4% to R22.104 billion, driven by a 7.9% increase in data revenue to R13.072 billion, now accounting for nearly 59% of total revenue. Telkom's leadership in affordable data and large-scale migration from legacy users position it for substantial market share gains and high-margin, resilient revenue growth, with strategic network expansion, operational efficiencies, and integrated digital offerings underpinning superior long-term earnings and free cash flow expansion.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Telkom's revenue breaks down across data transmission services (37.8%), fixed and mobile telephone services (29.9%), IT services (14%), hardware sales (11.7%), interconnection services (2.5%), and other (4.1%). The company competes with other integrated telecoms providers across South Africa's fixed-line, mobile, and enterprise IT services markets.
Industry Context
Telkom SA SOC Ltd operates in Integrated Telecommunications Services / Digital Infrastructure.
Key facts
Founded: 1991 · Headquarters: Centurion, South Africa · Employees: 9,492 · Revenue: R44.88B (TTM) · Market cap: R29.4B