Mobile Operators & Internet Tech

Telkom adds Telegram to FreeMe contracts and prepaid plans

Telkom has added Telegram to all of its FreeMe contract and prepaid plans after the instant messaging app experienced a surge in popularity. Telkom…

RocketNet app tech lets ISP agents diagnose your network issues

South African ISP RocketNet has introduced tech that lets customer service identify client network issues and provide solutions on how to fix internet interruptions….

How to track a spam or marketing SMS number

The Wireless Application Service Providers’ Association (WASPA) has launched a website tool with which people can track spam or advertising SMS numbers. The tool…

Vodacom partners with SETA, colleges to create 500 internships

Vodacom has partnered with W&RSETA and several tertiary education institutions to create 500 internships and training opportunities for young graduates. The network provider announced…

Entries open for MTN Business App of the Year Awards

MTN has announced entries are now open for its annual Business App of the Year Awards for aspiring developers and entrepreneurs. In 2020, the…

Vodacom spends R100m to connect rural areas in KZN

Vodacom has spent close to R100 million over three financial periods building 84 new base stations for previously unconnected areas in KwaZulu-Natal. The network…

PnP Mobile offers paperless RICA

Pick n Pay has announced PnP Mobile customers can now RICA their SIM cards without having to supply physical documents such as their ID…

Vodacom introduces VodaBucks rewards and online store

Vodacom has revamped its loyalty rewards programme and introduced the VodaBucks Rewards Programme platform, which lets you redeem the virtual currency to buy items…

USSD codes to remember for Vodacom, MTN & beyond

If you’re a prepaid user on one of South Africa’s mobile phone networks, chances are that you use a USSD code every day. Whenever…

Double data announced for Vodacom Just4U customers

Mobile provider Vodacom has announced that it will double the data on selected bundles for customers buying on the Just4You platform. The company said…

Telkom migrating copper internet customers to fibre: What to expect

Telkom has announced that it will be transitioning its customers using copper-based internet infrastructure to fibre-based internet. The transition will apply to all regions…

Rain 5G comes to Cape Town: pricing and details

5G network provider Rain has announced that it is launching its service in Cape Town after previously only being available in Gauteng. According to…

Microsoft details digital skills initiative in South Africa

Microsoft South Africa has announced the details of its local skills development programme. The initiative aims to combat unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic….

Vodacom launches Google Play Store data bundles

Vodacom has announced that it is launching Google Play Store data bundles for customers. These bundles will offer data at a cheaper rate than…

Cell C data bundles: price drop announced

Cell C has announced a price drop for its 30-day data bundles, as well as a few new bundles for its customers. Bundles range…

Vodacom developing app to help identify abuse in relationships

Vodacom has launched its Be The Light campaign to raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV) — announcing that it’s developing an app to help…

MTN launches 5G network: Everything you need to know

MTN has officially launched its 5G network in South Africa, following a delay earlier this month. The company now joins Vodacom and Rain in…

Vodacom now lets customers self-RICA their SIM cards

Vodacom has introduced a self-RICA feature, letting you register your new SIM card from the comfort of your home. You can access the feature…

QR code payments roll out to more billing services

Mastercard and Netcash have partnered together to launch QR code payments for bills from various services including small businesses, schools, and non-profits — allowing…

MTN delays launch of 5G network to end of June

MTN has confirmed plans to launch a 5G network in South Africa in June. However, the company noted that the launch needed to be…

Microsoft is replacing the old Edge browser via a Windows 10 update

If you haven’t yet tried Microsoft’s new Edge Chromium browser, where have you been? Okay. To be fair, since it launched in January, users…

MTN debuts EveryDayGigs rolling data bundles in SA

MTN is dropping its data prices in South Africa a tad further, albeit with a slight caveat, with its new EveryDayGigs packages. Announced on…

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