Technology26.02.2010

MyBroadband weekly round up

‘Prices not seen before in Southern Africa’

Liquid Telecom announced that it is due launch its Southern African fibre network at “good prices the like of which have not been seen”.

ADSL price cuts: New player shakes things up

New kid on the wholesale ADSL scene Africa.INX announced that it would peer with major players to offer ADSL cost reductions.

Most expensive ADSL offerings

There are numerous reports regarding the cheapest ADSL offerings in SA, but what about the most expensive?

More DStv competitor details emerge

Incoming pay-TV operator On Digital Media (ODM) announced this week that it will partner with NDS, an international provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, to launch its commercial offering in the second quarter of 2010.

Free ADSL weekend bandwidth here next week

Cybersmart announced this week that it is planning to launch a new Weekender service, offering their ADSL 384 subscribers free ADSL bandwidth from midnight on Friday until 5.59am on Monday morning.

Telkom ADSL IPC price cuts on the cards?

Speculation suggests that Telkom may be planning to reduce their ADSL IPC prices in mid-2010.

Is Google making you stupid?

A survey published this week sheds light on how instant information is affecting human intelligence.

ADSL promotion: R9.50 per GB

Afrihost launched their latest ADSL offerings – 50 GB and 100 GB data bundles.  The price for these high usage data packages has been reduced by 34%, and the ISP is further doubling subscribers’ data allowances until ‘at least the 31st of May’.

DStv porn channels possible

MultiChoice says it has been “inundated with requests to provide adult content on DStv”.

‘Free access’ wireless network rolled out

A new, free wireless network is being rolled out in George, with plans to eventually cover the entire Garden Route area.

Don’t forget the ADSL line rental, Telkom told

This week Telkom was wrapped over the knuckles for failing to mention that ADSL carries a compulsory R130 line rental fee.

Best Android apps

Looking for some cool apps for your Android phone? Alastair Otter lists the best options. 

SA’s Digital TV live test channels revealed

MyBroadband saw a live preview of the new digital TV channels which are currently being trialed.

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