MTC has noted that many clients are falling prey to dubious text messages, costing them money through increased international calls.
Internet Solutions and FNB have introduced a service where hotspot access time payments can be made via cellphone.
In this World Wide Wrap: RFID used in warehouse, Car service uses smart cards, and Supermarket punts cellphone shopping.
Well-known IT personalities complement former Telkom CEO Papi Molotsane in his UniNet venture.
In today's technology roundup: A coffee-mug-sized server?, fix found for Net security flaw, Beijing scales back RFID plans, and Senate grapples with Web privacy issues.
The share saw no trade in its first morning on the JSE.
Transport MEC Ignatius Jacobs promised Gauteng "smart" number plates by January this year. He plans to deliver a year late.
In this World Wide Wrap: Calling preferable to SMSing, Smart tests all-in-one messaging service, and Optimus selects NeuStar.
In this World Wide Wrap: Sierra Wireless kills CradlePoint deal, Linksys' wireless router targets homes, and Sangoma acquires Paraxip.
Reliance has another two weeks for exclusive talks.
The company partners with Cable&Wireless, giving Sybase exclusive worldwide rights to market and sell mobile data roaming services.
Service providers need to offer compelling services, said speakers at the ITWeb HP OpenCall forum.
The company would have achieved a 62% rise in profit next year even without the benefits of listing, it says.
