While mobile network operators have welcomed the number portability regulations, Vodacom has raised concerns that subscribers may use portability to avoid paying outstanding phone bills.
In today`s technology roundup: Internet-over-powerline becomes reality, fake Google goes phishing, Microsoft plugs into the grid, two UK WiMax trials planned, and Peter Jackson to produce Halo film.
Orion Telecom has acquired international SMS technology to launch Message Maestro.
Combine a personal digital assistant, entertainment system, video recorder and mobile phone - introducing the SP3i.
Phone subscribers can now have their numbers for life, in line with long-awaited number portability regulations published in the Government Gazette.
"Phlooding" is a new threat targeting wireless LAN security, says a local security expert.
With the number of debit and credit cards in SA expected to continue growing, retailers and consumers are set to benefit from a move towards much greater use of electronic payments, says Datalinx.
Increased messaging volumes allowed Clickatell to reduce its prices to global destinations by up to 20%, it says.
Annex Distribution has released the Fujitsu Siemens Computers line of basic professional notebooks, the Amilo Pro V series.
Trends to watch include LCD television sets, screens and cameras that take small DVD disks.
MTN is applying to bid for a stake in Tunisia Telecom.
Legislation dealing with the interception of communications is now in effect, governing how and when electronic communications may be monitored.
A project to take telecoms to taxis is reported to be off to a good start.
