A trial of the latest CDMA 2000 technology holds the promise of high-speed connectivity for users, pending approval of the 800MHz spectrum by ICASA.
As of tomorrow, Vodacom will no longer grey-list lost or stolen cellphones, but will instead blacklist them.
While opening up new revenue streams, premium SMS has also left users vulnerable to unscrupulous mobile service providers.
Thinta Thinta Telecoms will use the MTN network to provide telecommunications services in the Ugu region of KwaZulu-Natal.
Personal digital assistants (PDAs) are expected to remain in use in SA for some years, despite the news that Sony has given up on the devices.
Least-cost routing provider TelePassport has expanded its operations into Africa.
Prism has piloted a project that allows prepaid electricity consumers to access their free basic electricity entitlement using a mobile phone.
Vodacom and MTN have responded to criticism levelled last week by CUASA regarding the three cellular operators` tariff structures.
The concept of rewards for referrals has surfaced in mobile phone gaming, with a new service from Gauteng company Refer-X.
Users are generally impressed by mobile phone applications, but remain hesitant to download new software, says a developer.
Telecommunications operators are getting a grip on "revenue leakage", with cellular operators showing the best improvements, says Atio.
Cellular providers have not yet responded to CUASA`s complaints about SA`s "exorbitant" cellular tariffs.
SFR will trial the Alcatel mobile Next-Generation Network solution throughout its 2G/3G mobile networks in France.