Comverse has introduced the Wireline SMS solution, which will enable wireline subscribers to exchange SMS messages with one another and other mobile subscribers.
Tiscali World Online is offering to send subscribers SMS match updates during next month`s Cricket World Cup.
Consumers could see long-term benefits from a 2% reduction in charges for calls between Telkom and MTN subscribers, with Vodacom and Cell C due to follow their competitor`s lead.
A report analysing the bids to control the second fixed-line operator finds both contenders too light and disqualifiable. It also accuses MTN of trying to stunt the new operator to protect its own profits.
Cellular network operator MTN Group has withdrawn a cautionary notice, saying it is satisfied that the sale of Transnet`s 18.7% stake in the group will not have an adverse effect.
Millions of South Africans will have to register their details with cellphone providers thanks to a new law seeking to eliminate telecommunications services that cannot be monitored by the state.
MTN and Vodacom could find themselves competing outside SA for the first time, with the possibility that MTN could be licensed in Tanzania, a Vodacom stronghold.
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The Centre for Public Service Innovation, together with the State IT Agency, has announced a new project to document the mobile possibilities for delivering government services to all South Africans.
Smartcom has included the local agricultural sector as a specific area in the company's vision and strategy.
IBM and Vodacom have signed a 36-month operational support and maintenance services agreement.
VenFin and Vodafone have reached agreement on how to divide the 5% stake in cellular group Vodacom that they are buying from Hosken Consolidated Investments.
Several mobile phone manufacturers have signed a declaration expressing their interest in cooperating with the Basel Convention on the environmentally sound management of end-of-life mobile phones.