MTN has activated commercial high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) or 3G Evolved services on its highest usage 3G sites, making commercial HSDPA available to subscribers in most urban areas.
An African forum focusing on new wireless broadband technology is to be staged in Midrand next week.
JSE-listed Interconnective Solutions (Isolution) has acquired 40% of Internet and network services provider ALTONet.
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BusinessMap has introduced a guide to help foreign investors understand how BEE affects them.
LayerOne, distributor for Option Wireless and Intellisync in SA, has introduced the Option Wireless HSDPA card in SA.
Mobile broadband at a 14Mbps downlink speed could be available in two years, say MTN.
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The delivery of broadband to the people of Africa can spur education, advancement and connectivity to the global community, says Siemens Communications SA CEO Dr Jan Mrosik.
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Initial tests by MyADSL show Vodacom`s HSDPA downlink speeds are far less than its advertised 1.8Mbps.
iBurst has reduced modem prices and scrapped connection charges as part of its first birthday celebrations.
Absa Stockbrokers has revamped its online share trading site, now offering clients access to news, statistics and domestic markets.