Mobile Operators & Internet Tech

Vodacom launches ‘video data bundles’ for Showmax and DStv Now

Vodacom has today announced a new set of data bundles for video streaming addicts. Dubbed Video Data Bundles, the company is hoping the deals…

Telkom LIT: zero-rated streaming on FreeMe packages

Telkom has announced Telkom LIT (don’t say “fam”), an initiative to zero-rate streaming services on selected FreeMe mobile data packages. The company confirmed that…

Update: Vodacom’s nightmare data fiasco fuels social media fire

Update: Vodacom South Africa has issued the following update to media Tuesday afternoon: Vodacom confirms that it has reimbursed customers affected by last night’s…

VAST, Showmax lets you download shows at the mall for free

Showmax users can now download and stream content for free through one of 83 VAST WiFi hotspots across South Africa, the company today announced….

To go with Rain’s LTE-A or not: a few questions to ask yourself

A general rule of thumb is that fixed-line internet connections are more reliable than wireless connectivity. But here in South Africa, fixed-line connections are…

#DataMustFall: ISPA refutes claim it will lead to higher costs for some

The #DataMustFall campaign has been one of the biggest SA stories in the past 12 months, as social media users call on mobile networks…

ShowMax wants to give you free Vodacom data, but…

South African streaming video service ShowMax is now giving out free data, thanks to a new partnership with Vodacom. The company has announced that…

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