TV White Spaces broadband trial in South Africa
Google, the Wireless Access Providers’ Association and partners have announced the launch today of a TV White Spaces broadband
Free AlwaysOn WiFi with Samsung devices
Samsung devices bought within the past 3 years qualify for free WiFi
Google WiFi collection fine
Google will pay a $7 million penalty to settle an investigation into the Internet search leader’s collection of emails, passwords and other sensitive information
ICASA crackdown: beware the wrong cordless phones
ICASA warns that uncertified cordless phones in South Africa can cause cellular interference
Smartphone shake-up in SA from Neotel
Neotel has launched an Android smartphone on a new package it calls “NeoSmart”
The surprising truth about free WiFi services in SA
In 2008 and 2009 Vodacom gave away free WiFi bundles to thousands of consumers, and the results were unexpected
Paying ICASA
Will the regulator be forced to follow up on the more than 700 licence holders who owe it money?
The rise of 5GHz WiFi
A surprising number of devices connect to WiFi networks using the 5GHz band rather than the more popular 2.4GHz
Another battle against better cellular coverage
A 6-year battle against a Vodacom tower in Rooihuiskraal is “finally gaining momentum”, according to a media report
Free Stellenbosch WiFi second phase now live
The second phase of the Free Stellenbosch WiFi project went live last week, giving free Internet to more people














