Mobile and Telecoms
umlaut has awarded MTN Cameroon the Best in Test 2021
umlaut has awarded MTN Cameroon the Best in Test 2021 mobile certificate umlaut – now part of Accenture – has awarded MTN Cameroon the Best in Test 2021 mobile certificate for scoring an impressive 564 dots out of 1000 in a mobile network benchmarking survey to measure the mobile network in Cameroon. For the extensive crowdsourced data analysis, 74.4 thousand users contributed 175 million samples in 6 months (W19 2021 to W42 2021). In the nationwide assessment, 80.3 % of the urban ‘build-up area’ and 90.9% of the ‘Population area’ were tested, which constituted a total area size of 42,619 km2. MTN Cameroon excelled in 3 categories, including best in test, best-rated user download speed, and best-rated latency. Click here to view the benchmark report. Staff writer Previous ...
New Samsung Smartphone: Key Features
Samsung Electronics welcomed the S21 FE 5G to the Galaxy S21 series. The S21 FE 5G is a smartphone that delivers select fan-favorite Galaxy S21 premium features in a well-rounded package to empower people to explore and express themselves. It is equipped with some of the most-loved aspects of the Galaxy S21 — eye-catching design, powerful performance, pro-grade camera, and seamless ecosystem connectivity. “At Samsung, we are focused on bringing the latest mobile innovations to even more people,” said Justin Hume, Director: Integrated Mobility at Samsung South Africa. “We saw an incredible response to Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S21 lineup. So we applied the same approach with S21 FE 5G, equipping it with the premium features that matter most to our loyal Galaxy fans — because we’re focused on...
Telkom Takes South African Regulator to Court
Telkom has filed an application asking the Gauteng High Court to review and set aside the Invitations To Apply (ITAs) published by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) on 10 December 2021. The application includes an urgent interdict to prevent ICASA from processing any applications until the review is heard. Telkom has serious difficulties with ICASA’s decision to again include sub 1 GHz spectrum in the intended auction. This band is currently the subject of a legal challenge brought by e-tv. The outcome of the legal proceedings, set to be heard starting on 14 March 2022, will have a material impact on the availability of spectrum in this band. According to Telkom’s Group Executive: Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations, Dr. Siyabonga Mahlangu, the timing...
10 Ways to Spice Up Your Holiday Season with Huawei Mobile Service
After a long year, the holidays are finally here and we can’t wait! Whether you’re looking to pack the festive season full of exciting plans with family and friends, or if you’re ready to catch a break and spend the holidays curled up at home, Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) has something for everyone. Live your best life this December with these ten HMS features. Stay on track with Petal Maps’ route planning and real-time traffic conditions If you’re intending to travel to visit loved ones this season or heading to a fun new getaway with the special people in your life, allow Petal Maps lead the way! Petal Maps’ Route Planning and Real-Time Traffic Conditions, allow for speedy navigation as you embark on your holiday adventures and make new memories. Also, let Simulate Navigation be your gui...
TelkomONE boosts video streaming offering
South Africa’s emerging streaming leader, TelkomONE, this week announces the addition of top end video-on-demand content (VOD) and linear channels from the WarnerMedia stable. “With unusually high summer rainfall expected in Gauteng and unseasonal wet weather already being experienced in the Cape, we’re sure these world-class Warner channels focused purely on undemanding entertainment will go down well these holidays,” says Wanda Mkhize, Executive Smart Home & Content at Telkom. WarnerMedia channels including Boing Africa, the fun-filled video playground for children under 14 years; TNT Africa, the continent’s number one dedicated Hollywood movie channel and Toonami Africa, the home of superhero action for discerning young adults; are now all available for streaming. Toonami Afric...
Ayoba app reaches 10 million monthly active users
MTN in partnership with ayoba, has reached an exciting milestone of over 10 million monthly active users. 2021 has been a fast-paced year so far for ayoba, who celebrated its second year in operation in May 2021. The ayoba platform aims to harness growth in the African digital economy by breaking down barriers such as limited access to the internet and digital services, low smartphone penetration, lack of locally relevant content, and affordability. “We celebrate this milestone and are pleased that through ayoba we can provide access to affordable communications, so that millions of people across our markets can enjoy the benefits of a modern connected life”, says MTN Group Digital and Fintech Officer, Serigne Dioum. “MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy is to drive digital and financial inclusion...
2022 Smartphone camera trends
Smartphone cameras are no longer just the most convenient option – they are quickly becoming the best one, beating traditional digital cameras with computational power and innovation. Improved sensor size and resolution mean users can capture more details and render images accurately in complex lighting conditions. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms have enhanced many facets of image processing. And they’re not done yet, as a slew of changes are coming in 2022. At the forefront of this smartphone camera innovation is Transsion-owned TECNO Mobile. TECNO recently launched two new models in South Africa, the SPARK 7 Pro and the CAMON 17P, both of which produce sublime photographic and video content. The CAMON 17P boasts a massive 6.8” FHD+ IPS Hole screen complemented by a 16MP Clear Sel...
World Mobile announces partnership with Zanzibar
Sourced from the Chronicle of Education World Mobile, who recently announced their plans to make low-cost, high-quality internet access available to all Zanzibaris, has signed a partnership with the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training in Zanzibar to provide free, unlimited internet to schools across the region. World Mobile has already connected Forodhani, Benbella, Kiwengwa Schools which comprise more than 1,000 students, and has plans to connect 10 more schools by the end of January 2022. The target is to connect all schools in the region by the end of 2022. In addition to connectivity, World Mobile has installed some laptops for teachers and students. Roll out will be achieved through a close collaboration between World Mobile and the Ministr...
Kenya: Payments App Wins Mobile App of The Year
Tingg by Cellulant Wins Overall Mobile App of The Year at The Mobile App Awards Gala in Kenya Tingg, the all-in-one super payments app, won the ‘Overall Mobile App of the Year’ in Kenya at the inaugural Mobile App Summit and Awards held on Friday 10th in a prestigious gala dinner. They also bagged the ‘Mobile App of the Year: Productivity and Utilities’ at the event held at Pride Inn Westlands Banquette Centre. The Mobile App Awards, organised by Vibrant Digital, sought to celebrate the best in the mobile app industry in Kenya where hundreds of companies were nominated in a total 27 categories such as agri-tech, health, business, finance, education and gaming. Tingg is a single digital payments platform that addresses the complex payments needs of businesses across Africa. The app makes it...
OPPO Launches Foldable Smartphone
OPPO, the global smart technology company, today launched its first foldable flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find N, on the second day of its annual OPPO INNO DAY showcase. A result of four years of research and development and six generations of prototypes, the OPPO Find N brings a new approach to the foldable form factor and offers a refreshed user experience both for people who have used foldable devices in the past, as well as users who are new to the foldable form factor. Pete Lau, Chief Product Officer of OPPO, said, “New form factors are ushering in an exciting new time in smartphone technology. OPPO has invested a significant amount of time and effort into coming up with a better approach to a foldable smartphone, experimenting with a range of form factors, hinge designs, display mat...
2022 Telecom infrastructure trends
A new approach to towers, growth of neutral hosts, and an expansion of private networks. Those are three strong trends to consider in telecom infrastructure for next year. This according to Fergal Lawlor, CEO at antenna solutions provider Alpha Wireless. A strong recovery post-pandemic has further accelerated the transition of society moving to digital platforms. As streaming, working from home and Zoom meetings continue to be the new normal, an urban structural transformation also emerges, spreading out housing and work to smaller cities, peripheral suburbs, and rural areas. Post-covid, trillions of dollars are now being invested in connecting this new society through digital infrastructure. This in turn has created a strong pressure for change in the telecom infrastructure, a...
Tunisia: Fujifilm, Ooredoo launch digital photo printing solution
Fujifilm and Ooredoo launch a digital photo printing solution in Tunisia Fujifilm, an international group founded in Japan, and Ooredoo, Tunisia’s leading telecommunications operator, have joined forces to offer the operator’s Tunisian subscribers an innovative digital photo printing solution. Customers will be able to print photos at in–store kiosks by connecting to the My Ooredoo app. A digital solution focused on social media Using their cell phones, Ooredoo Tunisia subscribers can select photos and print them very easily in three different print formats: “vintage”, “square” or “postcard”. All the subscriber has to do is select photos and formats, then finalize the operation by paying for the prints with credit from their Ooredoo account. No bank card or cash payment is required. A code...
