In its drive to make communications easier and more cost-effective, Smartcom, a specialised cellular service provider in the South African telecommunications industry, is pleased to announce that Smartcom customers now have access to the Smartcom PC Phone Solution - the latest development in cellular communications.
The Smartcom PC Phone Solution, a plug-and-play dual band GPRS/GSM modem, has been specifically designed for mobile office applications and wireless access to the Internet. The USB interface which has been designed for Windows 2000/XP provides a full set of accessories that provides quick and easy connection to a PC or laptop. The Smartcom PC Phone Solution allows users to make cellular calls via their PC or laptop from any environment where there is adequate cellular coverage.
"We have been so impressed by the Smartcom PC Phone Solution that we have installed it in our own offices," says Francois Botes, IT Manager, Smartcom Mobile Communications. "The GSM device is easily connected to a laptop or PC and using the phone-like interface which appears on your screen, you are able to make and receive calls, send and receive faxes and SMSs or surf the Web using GPRS technology. We have witnessed with our own staff that this is an ideal solution for anyone who travels around with a laptop or needs an extra line in the office to complement a fixed-line."
The Smartcom PC Phone Solution allows the user to make use of the twin-call facility (two SIM cards linked to one cellular number), and users who frequently dial cellular numbers can take advantage of the cost saving benefit associated with cell-to-cell and per second billing. The product operates off the PC or laptop's power source thereby not requiring additional batteries or electrical points. By connecting the modem with its GSM antenna to a laptop or PC, and downloading the necessary software, the user has instant access to the benefits of the latest developments in mobile communications.
"We are confident that this will be an invaluable tool for anyone in the sales and insurance industry as well as for small businesses that require tools that facilitate the running of their business," concludes Botes.
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As a preferred cellular service provider to Vodacom, Smartcom has established itself as a niche player in the South African telecommunications industry by targeting high-end individual and business cellular users that require cost-effective and specialised solutions to meet their specific communication needs. Based in Johannesburg, Smartcom seeks to identify and provide effective services and products in an effort to continuously provide superior and personalised levels of service to its diverse customer base.
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