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Ruckus Networks Access Points get Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Vantage 2 Designation
Ruckus Networks, an ARRIS company, has announced that the T811-CM series and E510 outdoor access points (APs) received Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Vantage Release 2 certification—a first-of-its-kind recognition from the Wi-Fi Alliance. This certification highlights one of Ruckus’ core strengths to deliver…
MTN implements new data regulations
MTN is implementing the first phase of the End-User and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, as required by ICASA (Independent Communications Authority of South Africa). As part their journey to keep customers informed, and to comply with the new ICASA data…
Nobel Prize laureate Arthur Ashkin speaks at Nokia Bell Labs
Nokia Bell Labs, the world renowned industrial research arm of Nokia, on the 17th of December 2018, held a ceremony in honour of Arthur Ashkin, who was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics for work undertaken while at Bell…
Google rolls out Android features to iOS
In June 2018, Google launched the For You recommendations section in Maps for Android, and in October 2018, the Pixel 3 lineup came with Lens already integrated into the default camera app. Google has now announced the roll-out of both…
Huawei’s CFO granted bail in Canada
A Canadian court ruled on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, that Meng Wanzhou, Huawei’s CFO and daughter of the company’s CEO and founder, will be released on bail for $10-million but will continue to be monitored closely after bank fraud allegations.…
mmWave 5G could generate $565B in additional global GDP
Unlocking spectrum for the mobile industry to deliver innovative 5G services across different industry sectors could add $565 billion to global GDP and $152 billion in tax revenue from 2020 to 2034, according to a new report launched by the…
Liquid Telecom receives $180m investment to expand its high-speed broadband connectivity
Pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has reached an agreement with CDC Group Plc, the UK’s development finance institution, to invest $180m with the company. This investment will enable Liquid Telecom to expand its high-speed broadband connectivity to some of the…
Huawei launches budget friendly smartphone in Kenya
Chinese smartphone manufacturer; Huawei has launched a budget friendly smartphone; the Huawei Y5 Lite in Kenya. According to reports by TechMoran; Steven Li, Head of Eastern Africa Mobile, said the introduction of the Y5 Lite in the market is part…
Liquid Telecom SA partners Western Cape Government to increase public access to Wi-Fi services
Liquid Telecom SA, part of the pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom, has partnered with The Western Cape Government (WCG) to increase the number of free public Wi-Fi hotspots across the region from 178 to 1,600. This will mean that 6.6…
Vox launches fixed LTE-A packages from Cell C
Integrated ICT and infrastructure provider, Vox, has signed an agreement with Internet Solutions to become a distribution partner to offer Cell C’s fixed Long Term Evolution-Advanced (LTE-A) packages, with prices starting at R219 per month. “Fixed LTE-A has experienced tremendous…
Google unveils AI-driven audio news feed
Google has announced a new ground-breaking innovation. On Thursday, 6 December 2018 the company announced that it was launching a radio-style, on-demand audio news feed available on smart speakers, personalized with the help of artificial intelligence. Google said it had…
New Vodacom World brings latest technology trends to life
The newly designed Vodacom World officially launches today, Friday 07 December 2018. For six months, Vodacom worked on reinventing Vodacom World and now the facility offers new and exciting technologies. Inside the new facility, there is a Vodacom Shop as…
Nigerian Communications Commission suspends frequency spectrum allocation
The Nigerian Communications Commission has suspended the allocation of frequency spectrum likely to be approved by the International Telecommunications Union for 5G services. NCC had planned to offer frequencies in three different bands ahead of the 5G roll-out in 2020.…
MTN launches new music streaming service in South Africa
MTN has launched its latest music streaming service, which has been dubbed “MusicTime!”. MusicTime!, as revealed by the company, is a time-based music streaming service that is expected to offer users trending and locally relevant music through partnerships with key…
Consumers can now sign up for black using their mobile number
No email, no problem. Consumers can now sign up for SA’s premium TV entertainment service black, using their mobile numbers. Consumers simply need to enter their mobile number and a one-time-pin (OTP) will be sent to customers to complete the…
Google rolls out telecom service Fi to iPhones
On Wednesday, November 28, Google announced that it was expanding its “virtual” telecommunication service that was limited to select Android-powered smartphones to a wider range of devices, including iPhones. Rebranded “Google Fi” provider ambitions to tackle conventional companies with the…
