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2:00
Jun 6, 2000

MTN offers parcel-tracking service

MTN and United Parcel Service are launching a parcel-tracking service which allows cellphone users to track the whereabouts of a parcel in transit.

MTN
1:30
WAP services
May 30, 2000

Junk Mail goes WAP

Waphome.co.za, a local Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) portal, says its content has been extended to incorporate Junk Mail services over WAP-enabled phones.

Nokia Networks
2:00
Cellphones
May 29, 2000

Philips launches Consumer Communications with new range

Philips Consumer Communications has kicked off in the local market with the launch of a range of cellphones.

Philips
3:10
BDO report
May 18, 2000

Last step in third cell licence process?

In what may be the final step in the selection process, SATRA has appointed a second audit firm to examine the year-old financial plans of applicants for the third cellular licence.

Phillip de Wet
2:10
WAP
May 16, 2000

MultiRand offers WAP access to fund information

MultiRand, the linked investment service provider in the Investment Solutions group, has launched a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) service, which will enable its clients to access investment information over a cellphone.

3:40
Cell C
Apr 26, 2000

Cell C denies dirty-play speculation

SATRA`s intended preferred bidder has denied allegations of underhanded activity in its selection and links between it, Denel, and senior government officials. Despite delays, evaluation of IT network tenders worth R4 billion has started.

Phillip de Wet
2:50
Mobile banking
Apr 20, 2000

Mobile banking hits SA

With the launch of their respective mobile banking offerings this week, NBS and Nedbank have beaten major competitors in bringing basic Wireless Application Protocol-enabled financial services to market.

Nedbank
1:30
BDO report
Apr 19, 2000

BDO report was not ignored, says SATRA

The South African Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (SATRA) has confirmed it wants outside help to re-evaluate the BDO Spencer analysis of third cellular licence contenders' business plans.

Staff Writer
3:10
Third cellular licence
Apr 17, 2000

SATRA apparently seeks third cell analysis

A document leaked to the media today appears to indicate that SATRA is looking for a consultant to analyse the controversial BDO Spencer Steward report that found preferred cell bidder Cell C's business plan unviable.

Phillip de Wet
2:50
Apr 17, 2000

Vodacom brings free weekend minutes to weekdays

Vodacom is revamping its weekend contact package to allow free weekend-only minutes to be used during the week. Users will also get 15 free SMS messages a month.

Vodacom
2:40
Apr 11, 2000

MTN empowers communities through franchising initiative

MTN has launched a franchising project, which is geared at supplying cellphone outlets, as well as the delivery of products and services to under-serviced areas.

MTN
2:00
Numbering
Mar 24, 2000

Cell operators get 07 numbers

Vodacom and MTN have been given the right to allocate numbers with 072 and 073 prefixes. But SATRA says these rights come with responsibility and the operators will have to be careful with short numbers.

Phillip de Wet
2:00
Mar 22, 2000

M-Web to go WAP

M-Web says it will launch Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services on 1 April. The service is intended to eventually encompass all services and information M-Web offers.

Phillip de Wet
 
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