Prism has piloted a project that allows prepaid electricity consumers to access their free basic electricity entitlement using a mobile phone.
Vodacom and MTN have responded to criticism levelled last week by CUASA regarding the three cellular operators` tariff structures.
The concept of rewards for referrals has surfaced in mobile phone gaming, with a new service from Gauteng company Refer-X.
Users are generally impressed by mobile phone applications, but remain hesitant to download new software, says a developer.
Telecommunications operators are getting a grip on "revenue leakage", with cellular operators showing the best improvements, says Atio.
A multimillion-rand converged voice and data wireless solution has been implemented at Sun International`s new Sibaya Casino in KwaZulu-Natal.
Andy Robb, technology specialist at Duxbury Networking, examines WiMax wireless technology.
Cellular providers have not yet responded to CUASA`s complaints about SA`s "exorbitant" cellular tariffs.
Although broadband players are launching high-speed solutions in Africa, local users still have a limited choice.
Harmonic Group has launched the Microflex 2240 PDA, designed for outdoor use, in SA.
A key industry player believes the recent telecoms liberalisation will rewrite the rules of the sector and has signalled a fundamental change in government`s thinking.
Gartner expects desktop PC sales to give way to notebook sales this year.
SFR will trial the Alcatel mobile Next-Generation Network solution throughout its 2G/3G mobile networks in France.