NedTel & Nashua Cellular to merge operations

Nedcor and Reunert have announced plans to merge their cellular operations, NedTel and Nashua Cellular. The intention is to list the merged entity at a later stage.

Heading for a seamless future

A future of seamlessly integrated wireless devices is not so far-fetched, says Johan de Villiers, GM of Enterprise Connection Cape.

Vodacom, MTN, go after 1800 MHz

Vodacom and MTN have reached the public hearing stage of their applications for the 1800 MHz spectrum access. Both companies told SATRA that getting additional spectrum was a matter of survival, and not only for them.

Demystifying Wireless Application Protocol

Johan de Villiers, GM for Enterprise Connection Cape, says Wireless Application Protocol is simply an attempt to define the standard for how Internet content is filtered for cellphones.

BT gears for mobile Internet

BT says it wants to become "the leading provider of mobile Internet applications" and has announced the formation of a new unit to offer global mobile Internet services.

Sonorous Networks leaps into mainstream

Sonorous Networks, ostensibly the country's first data streaming service provider, was officially launched at a function held in Auckland Park yesterday. The launch demonstrated the company's offering as compared to current Internet streaming capabilities.

Lotus, Ericsson sign WAP alliance

Lotus Development and Ericsson, a cellular phone developer, have signed a strategic alliance in which the companies will offer devices, services and applications for the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) market.

Vodacom World Online to introduce WAP services

Vodacom World Online, a joint venture between Vodacom and World Online International, plans to launch a portal for its Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services.

MIH launches WAP in Asia

MIH, the Nasdaq- and Amsterdam Stock Exchange-listed subsidiary of JSE-listed MIHH, has taken its first step into Wireless Application Protocol (WAP).

WAPHome portal released in SA

TranXactive and Nokia say they have released the first Wireless Application Protocol (WAP)-based portal in SA. WAPHome (http://www.waphome.co.za) features free localised WAP content, personalised home pages and a WAP site directory.

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Vodacom puts WAP to the test

Vodacom says it s using its network to trial SA`s first live Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) portal. The portal was developed by iTouch and provide access to Internet-based information services via WAP-enabled cellphones.