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Multimedia messaging
May 26, 2003

MTN enters MMS fray

Multimedia messaging service (MMS) acceptance rates have cultural and economic overtones, but SA networks are creating a market for it. This week, MTN joins battle with Vodacom for a share of the pie.

Carel Alberts
2:20
ICASA
May 26, 2003

Extended deadline for cellular players

The deadline for written comments on Cell C`s request to include Vodacom and MTN in the category of "major operator" has been extended until 15 July 2003, to give players more time to prepare their submissions.

Rodney Weidemann
2:50
Mobile phones
May 23, 2003

LGE ranks on global mobile phone market survey

LG Electronics (LGE) says it has been ranked 5th in a Strategy Analytics survey of the global mobile phone market.

LG Electronics
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SMS
May 21, 2003

Local product fuels prepaid airtime growth

A local product, designed to "refuel" prepaid airtime, has seen healthy growth in the first few months since its launch and the developers are now looking to capitalise on patents in 113 foreign countries.

Rodney Weidemann
1:40
GPRS
May 20, 2003

First Technology partners with MTN

First Technology is partnering with MTN to develop applications and solutions for the general packet radio service mobile communications protocol.

First Technology
2:20
May 14, 2003

Autopage Cellular, MIG partner on SMS system

Autopage Cellular and Mobile Internet Gateway (MIG) have deployed a service provider bulk SMS Internet technology system.

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Nokia
May 12, 2003

Nokia accused of faulty 8210s

In today`s technology roundup: Nokia faces a class-action suit in California for "knowingly selling phones with faulty displays"; Nokia releases MMS perception findings; and gamers come out only for E3 in LA.

Carel Alberts
2:40
Cell C
May 12, 2003

Investors show faith in Cell C

Cell C investors are showing faith in the new cellular operator, despite a downturn in the global telecoms industry. Cell C says foreign and local investors have backed the organisation to meet its profitability target for 2004.

Rodney Weidemann
3:50
Cellular messaging
May 12, 2003

Consumers interested in messaging

A Morpace International survey conducted in Germany, Taiwan, the US and the UK found that consumers have a strong interest in enhanced messaging and infotainment services, says Comverse.

Comverse
4:30
May 9, 2003

Mobile Connect rated a success

Mobile Connect, the wireless technology extravaganza held in Sandton this week, has been declared a success by event hosts Vodacom and First Tuesday.

Vodacom
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Smartphones
May 9, 2003

Plantronics headsets ship with Smartphones

Plantronics headsets are to be included with Windows-powered Smartphones from Compal Electronics.

Headset Solutions
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Cell C
May 6, 2003

R300m loan to boost Cell C`s roll-out

The Industrial Development Corporation is to provide Cell C with a loan facility of R300 million to help facilitate the group`s infrastructure roll-out.

Rodney Weidemann
1:40
SMS
May 5, 2003

MultiChoice completes SMS campaign

Striata has facilitated an SMS campaign for MultiChoice Africa in order to update its e-mail database.

Striata
 
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