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SMS still in the game 28 years later
The first SMS was sent nearly three decades ago today, delivering a message that simply read “Merry Christmas”.
COVID-19, economic uncertainty hit SA smartphone market
Smartphone shipments to SA suffered a double-digit decline during the third quarter of this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic eroded economic gains, says IDC.
Shelve ‘insufficient’ SA Connect, develop updated broadband plan
South Africa needs a new national broadband plan if it is to make the Internet accessible and affordable for everyone, says the Alliance for Affordable Internet.
MTN subscribers now get eSIM support on some smartphones
The telco says it is the first operator in SA to support eSIM capability for contract phone subscribers, available on selected Samsung and Apple devices.
MTN pumps millions into MoMo as it nears 2m users in SA
The company identifies fintech as a key growth pillar, and commits to funding the relaunched Mobile Money offering over the next few years.
HeroTel notches up 100 000 fixed broadband subscribers
The fibre and wireless broadband services provider attracts 55 000 more customers to reach the 100 000 mark, securing a third-place market position.
ICASA wants emergency spectrum fees after telcos’ stellar results
The regulator asks telcos to pay for the emergency spectrum issued during the COVID-19 disaster regulations.
MTN staff accuse former execs of swindling empowerment shares
Over 400 MTN employees file an application for condonation at the High Court, pleading to have the matter heard in an open court.
Vodacom advances towards becoming a ‘techco’
The JSE-listed company is evolving from being just a telco into a technology company, says CEO Shameel Joosub.
Smart set top box wins Sentech’s Hack the Future contest
The smart STB turns any TV monitor into a mini-computer, says its inventor Michael Aldridge.
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