In this World Wide Wrap: IBM pens $5m deal, Nigeria plans tech convergence, and cellphone sales to soar.
The smartphone features 3G and quad-band wireless technology, a full qwerty keyboard and an integrated 3MP camera.
Network operators claim to have successfully managed a surge in SMS and voice traffic during the festive season.
It improved its undersea-cable meshing and was recognised by TeleGeography as the most connected Internet backbone.
A new cellular application claims it offers airtime at cheaper rates.
In this World Wide Wrap: Zain cleans up, Econet subscribers caught unaware, and Rwandatel scores 120 000 subscribers.
The Internet security developer expects the acquisition to boost sales by more than R940 million.
The need to respond immediately to communications causes stress, says BulkSMS.com.
In this World Wide Wrap: Sony Ericsson licenses codec patent, Cherple facilitates two-way chat, and G1 phones home unexpectedly.
In this World Wide Wrap: BroadSoft acquires VOIP rival, ClearOne showcases MS solution, and VOIP market falls 11%.
The mobile company's bid to acquire 59% of the distributor will be heard by the tribunal tomorrow.
Remote towns in the Northern and Western Cape will now have Internet access.
In today's technology roundup: Yahoo, Intel push Internet TV, Nokia smartphone flaw revealed, Wikimedia reaches fundraising goal, and Samsung to unveil 6.5mm-wide TV.