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Intelligent Network
Aug 2, 2001

Siemens to provide Intelligent Network for Vodacom Lesotho

Siemens Information and Communications Group has commissioned an Intelligent Network platform for Vodacom Lesotho in a contract valued at R17 million.

2:30
Aug 2, 2001

MTN Uganda moves to e-vouchers with DiData solution

MTN Uganda has contracted Dimension Data and bWyz Distribution to implement a voucher management and distribution system.

Dimension Data South Africa
1:40
EMS
Aug 1, 2001

iTouch launches Enhanced Message Service

iTouch has unveiled the Enhanced Message Service which enables cellphone users to insert graphics into SMS text messages.

iTouch
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Number portability
Jul 31, 2001

ICASA starts number portability, carrier select process

The Independent Communications Authority of SA (ICASA) has published draft regulations for the introduction of number portability and carrier pre-select as well as supplemental facilities leasing guidelines. A tight schedule lies ahead to enable competition in May.

Phillip de Wet
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Fixed-mobile
Jul 31, 2001

Fixed-mobile is DECT in drag

Communications Department director-general Andile Ngcaba says Telkom and its competitors will not be given cellular freedom and will not be allowed to compete with MTN, Vodacom and Cell C. This follows confusion that hit M-Cell`s share price last week.

Phillip de Wet
3:40
SNO
Jul 27, 2001

Operators cautiously welcome policy

Local telecoms operators have welcomed government`s final policy directions, but the cellular companies are weary of fixed-mobile, which could especially impact Cell C. Politically, the Democratic Alliance is happier, if not satisfied.

Phillip de Wet
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SNO
Jul 26, 2001

Govt announces two Telkom competitors, broadband licences

The Ministry of Communications announced this morning that Telkom will have two fixed-line competitors next year, and that all operators will be given 1800MHz spectrum to provide mobile services. Broadband licences are due soon.

Phillip de Wet
2:20
Jul 25, 2001

NetCom CRM unveils PBX system

NetCom CRM has announced the Omega 2N PBX system, which is designed for the small to medium enterprise market.

IT Public Relations
3:40
Telecoms policy directions
Jul 24, 2001

Telecoms policy due Thursday

The final cabinet-approved telecommunications policy directions, which will see the introduction of competition to Telkom, are to be released on Thursday. Most players will be looking for changes that could make or break their businesses.

Phillip de Wet
2:40
1800 MHz
Jul 20, 2001

ICASA releases code of conduct

Communications regulator ICASA celebrated its first birthday last night by releasing a stringent code of conduct for its councillors. It also gave hope for 1800MHz, if not for 3G spectrum.

Phillip de Wet
1:50
Jul 19, 2001

Cell C to kick off with unified messaging

Cell C`s network is to include a unified messaging system from a Finnish vendor which claims a straight-line upgrade path to 3G.

Staff Writer
2:30
Mobility
Jul 17, 2001

Technology moves to mobility

The design parameters of computer hardware technology are evolving to focus on portability and mobility, believes Mark Lu, CEO of Rectron.

Rectron Holdings
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Mobile marketing
Jul 11, 2001

New wireless marketing initiative launched

E-enable, a wireless marketing initiative, has launched. Its first product, M-Power, delivers wireless marketing messages using permission-based SMS to consumers.

Staff Writer
 
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