
FNB Connect records massive growth in data and voice minutes usage
By Press Release 12 October 2020FNB Connect, the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) has revealed that its customers have used 40% more data and a 56% increase in voice minutes usage in the last 12 months. FULL STORY >

Telkom announces new FreeMe rates and packages
By Staff Writer 19 March 2020Telkom has announced that it has revamped its FreeMe offerings. FULL STORY >

Ackermans opens first stand-alone cellular store - Ackermans Connect
By Press Release 10 December 2019Leading South African retailer, Ackermans, has launched its first standalone cellular stores, branded Ackermans Connect, with two branches in the Gauteng region. FULL STORY >

Battery theft a major problem says MTN
By Staff Writer 16 August 2019The severe damage and vandalism of cell tower results in 53 base stations shut down permanently. FULL STORY >

ERM Partners with Altair to Dramatically Improve Business Models for Deploying Vehicle Telematics and Asset Tracking
By Press Release 9 May 2019Initial Implementation to Utilize Altair’s Cellular IoT Chipset Platform to Facilitate New Range of On-Board Telematics Devices Without Connection to Car’s Power Supply FULL STORY >

Cell C and GloCell conclude agreement
By Press Release 2 July 2018Cell C and GloCell today announced the successful conclusion of an agreement that will see GloCell cede its Cell C contract customer base to Cell C. FULL STORY >

New Truecaller Backup enables users to backup contacts, call history and block list
By Press Release 18 January 2018Truecaller has launched Truecaller Backup for Android, a new feature which allows users to backup and restore their contacts, call history, block list and settings to Google Drive. FULL STORY >

Niantic puts blame on cellular congestion for failed Pokémon Go Fest
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 26 July 2017Following its error-strewn festival in Chicago, Niantic has provided some feedback, pointing to cellular congestion as the main culprit. FULL STORY >

Mobile data service provider loyalty drops to three-year low - SAcsi Index 2016
By Press Release 19 October 2016Results reveal one of the lowest SAcsi industry averages. FULL STORY >

Google's FaceTime rival, Duo, begins rollout today
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 16 August 2016First showcased at Google I/O earlier this year, Duo begins global rollout to Android and iOS devices over the next few days. FULL STORY >
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Cell C launches LTE-Advanced in South Africa
By Press Release 25 April 2016Cell C is pleased to announce the commercial availability of its next generation broadband technology, LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town from today. FULL STORY >

Samsung's cellular-enabled Gear S2 Classic smartwatch arriving in US on 11 March
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 19 February 2016Designed as a cellular smartwatch, Samsung's Gear S2 Classic has been detailed for US carriers, with an expected release come 11 March. FULL STORY >

Altech Autopage: The Future of the Cellular Industry
By Staff Writer 4 February 2016According to Eleanor Potter, Consumer Executive at Altech Autopage, “Today, it’s all about understanding what the customer wants and adapting accordingly – before they go somewhere else. The name of the game is diversifying revenue... FULL STORY >

Cell C extends Vodacom roaming agreement to 3G services
By Staff Writer 9 June 2015Cell C today announced it has concluded the renegotiation of its roaming agreement with Vodacom, which includes access to 3G services on the Vodacom network. FULL STORY >

How Wi-Fi and LTE are working more closely together
By Staff Writer 21 April 2015Wi-Fi and cellular are the two most successful wireless technologies in existence and have complemented each other for years. Now they seem to be getting engaged. And it couldn’t come at a better time as demand for wireless capacity is at an... FULL STORY >
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