sqwidnet

  1. Jan

    SqwidNet's clients rescue South Africa's Sigfox network

    SqwidNet is dead — Long live Sigfox South Africa Sigfox South Africa has officially launched operations, taking over the Internet of Things network assets previously belonging to SqwidNet. SqwidNet was on the verge of shuttering after showing low revenue growth over the past few years.
  2. Jan

    Courier delivery tracking test with The Courier Guy and Fastway

    We tracked two courier parcels from start to finish to see where they went MyBroadband did experiments to track the movement of courier packages from The Courier Guy and Fastway, which revealed the routes taken by these packages. To track their movement, MyBroadband placed Chipfox Internet of...
  3. Jan

    Post Office Speed Services packages tracked using GPS IoT devices

    We tracked Post Office Speed Services packages — big flaws exposed MyBroadband tracked Post Office Speed Services packages from their origin to their destination, which uncovered severe inefficiencies in the system. To track the parcels, MyBroadband used Chipfox Internet of Things devices...
  4. Jan

    DFA planning retrenchments

    DFA staff retrenchments planned Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) is embarking on a restructuring process that will see significant staff cuts at the wholesale fibre infrastructure provider. DFA started rolling out fibre infrastructure in 2007 to transmit metro and long-haul telecommunications traffic.
  5. Jan

    Chipfox IoT GPS trackers tested

    We tested IoT GPS trackers in South Africa — with good results Testing by MyBroadband revealed that IoT GPS trackers work well on the SqwidNet Sigfox network and can be a valuable tool to track things like vehicles and other assets. SqwidNet has been operating as the licensed Sigfox operator...
  6. Jan

    CIVH is getting a new name

    New name for South African telecoms powerhouse Community Investment Ventures (CIVH), which owns Vumatel, DFA, and Sqwidnet, is set to change its name and company branding. This is feedback from CIVH CEO, Raymond Ndlovu who spoke to MyBroadband about the planned CIVH brand change. CIVH is...
  7. J

    SqwidNet joins 2021 MyBroadband Online Conference

    SqwidNet joins 2021 MyBroadband Online Conference Internet of Things (IoT) network provider SqwidNet has joined the 2021 MyBroadband Online Conference as an event partner. The 2021 MyBroadband Conference will kick off on 14 April in an exciting new online format which will showcase South...
  8. J

    From an admissions clerk to MD of SqwidNet

    From an admissions clerk to MD of SqwidNet SqwidNet managing director Phathizwe Malinga’s path to the top was the same as most executives – hard work, a good education and some luck. His in-depth knowledge of the South African telecommunications market and the Internet of Things (IoT) hides...
  9. J

    SqwidNet partners with Chipfox-SA

    SqwidNet partners with Chipfox-SA SqwidNet has partnered with Chipfox-SA to facilitate livestock tracking using IoT technology in South Africa. SqwidNet is the Sigfox operator in South Africa and provides a nationwide IoT network that allows low-cost data transmission with low power usage.
  10. J

    SqwidNet officially appoints new managing director

    SqwidNet officially appoints new managing director SqwidNet has officially appointed Phathizwe Malinga as managing director of the company. Malinga previously served as acting CEO of SqwidNet following the resignation of Reshaad Sha.
  11. Newsfeed

    SqwidNet IoT network in South Africa growing fast

    SqwidNet IoT network in South Africa growing fast SqwidNet is currently rolling out an ultra-narrowband Sigfox IoT network in South Africa, and aggressively growing its coverage.
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    Sigfox IoT through SqwidNet – It just works

    Sigfox IoT through SqwidNet – It just works SqwidNet is currently rolling out an extensive Internet-of-Things (IoT) network in South Africa, which will cover 85% of the population within the next year.
  13. Kevin Lancaster

    Affordable, secure vehicle tracking through South African IoT network

    Affordable, secure vehicle tracking through South African IoT network SqwidNet is currently rolling out an extensive Internet-of-Things (IoT) network in South Africa, which will cover 85% of the population within the next year.
  14. Kevin Lancaster

    Internet-of-Things service for less than R1 per month

    Internet-of-Things service for less than R1 per month SqwidNet is rolling out an extensive Internet-of-Things (IoT) network in South Africa, which offers affordable IoT services.
  15. Kevin Lancaster

    SqwidNet achieves 38% IoT coverage in South Africa

    SqwidNet achieves 38% IoT coverage in South Africa SqwidNet’s IoT network has achieved 38% population coverage in South Africa, which will grow to 85% within the next year.
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