Google, 8ta provide free mobile internet
Google and 8ta have announced a new service which will allow customers of the mobile operator to access select Google mobile web services for free. The “Free Zone powered by Google” at G-South Africa would provide selected services for free from mobile phone browsers using an 8ta sim. “Given that data can be expensive for [...]
Vodacom expands LTE network
Vodacom has tripled the number of LTE enabled base stations in its network from just under 70 at launch a month ago to over 200 in Johannesburg and testing has begun in Cape Town. Zunaid Dinath, Vodacom’s chief officer for Sales and Distribution said the next generation technology represents a step change in mobile capabilities. “Thanks [...]
The year it all starts coming together
The coming year will be characterised by convergence and simplicity: in devices, software, and how companies interact with their customers. Everything points to a massive change coming. We’ve seen significant shifts in technology and how it’s used over the past few years. But soon the impact of these developments will hit us, and we will [...]
Mobility could be game-changer for African miners
Africa currently has around 644 million mobile phone subscribers. For the vast majority of Africans, a mobile device will always be the primary way to access the Internet. Already, 70% of Egyptians, 57% of South Africans, 55% of Ghanaians 54% of Kenyans and 50% of Nigerians only access the Net via mobile devices. “Mobile communication [...]
8ta offers self-service on social media
8ta has ramped up its interactivity on social networking platforms by introducing an integrated Self Service Application within social networking site Facebook and Internet browser Google Chrome. Facebook users are now able to view their 8ta account balance, redeem vouchers and purchase data bundles by accessing the free App available on the 8ta Facebook page. “Social [...]
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Less than a week after unveiling its new Windows 8 operating system, Microsoft has also launched Windows Phone 8, the latest version of the company’s smartphone operating system. As part of the announcement, Microsoft revealed new features, along with the range of new smartphones from Nokia, Samsung and HTC, each with their own differentiated designs, [...]
FNB improves banking app
FNB customers with a smart phone or tablet can now register and use the Banking App, without the need of a pre-existing online banking profile. These latest developments are aimed at widening the app target audience and giving customers more functionality. Other enhancements include inContact instant messages on the digital phone on the App and [...]
Is permission-based SMS marketing a half-filled glass?
It seems surprising that it is still necessary to encourage brands to embrace personalised permission-based SMS marketing given all the advantages of this approach and the technical advances that have made the practice easy and manageable today. But unfortunately many companies are still stuck in a broadcast-only paradigm resulting in annoyed customers, loss of brand [...]
Standard Bank offers Windows 8 Samsung tablets
Standard Bank has partnered with Samsung and Microsoft to give its customers first option on Samsung’s Ativ tablets running the Windows 8 operating system – prior to the availability of the device in the mainstream market. The announcement coincides with the worldwide launch of the Windows 8 operating system. The Standard Bank banking app, launched [...]
8ta unveils uncapped voice offer
8ta has unveiled a contract voice offer that will give customers unlimited calls to any national mobile and fixed line network for R1199 a month. The 8ta Unlimited Voice All-Net promotional offer is available as a 24 month contract plan and includes a Samsung Galaxy S3 option at a rate of R1499. The offer – [...]
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