Better connectivity for Gautrain commuters

Jul 2, 2015

The Strategic Partners Group (SPG) – as empowerment partner of the Bombela Concession Company which built and operates the Gautrain – has created an environment that will enable Gautrain commuters to use their mobile phones and other mobile devices to make phone calls and connect to the Internet underground.This will be rolled out at the Sandton, Park and Rosebank stations.

Lifestyle leads interest in connected homes

Jun 26, 2015

Most people have a strong interest in the idea of a truly connected home, with health and wellness being among the areas of greatest interest. This is one of the findings from an Ericsson ConsumerLab study, Connected Homes, which examined attitudes to connected homes,...

Seacom expands European connectivity

Jun 23, 2015

Seacom has added the Deutscher Commercial Internet Exchange (DE-CIX) in Frankfurt, Germany to the growing list of European Internet exchange points at which it peers. This new peering agreement will mean that Seacom clients will enjoy better performance and less...

Ericsson, CRASA work on SADC connectivity

Jun 3, 2015

Ericsson and the Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the accelerated development of policies and regulations in the ICT sector of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)...

South African consumers want connectivity

Apr 30, 2015

Ericsson’s ConsumerLab has published the report Internet Goes Mobile, which is focused on consumer expectations and needs with respect to mobile broadband services in South Africa. The study, which represents 25-million people living in urban areas of the country, confirms the growing demand for a connected lifestyle among consumers, as well as their desire to stay engaged online.