FNB sees shift to data-driven devices

FNB has seen a 145% growth of data bundle purchases since 2012, reflecting a shift in mobile usage patterns towards data driven smart devices. “We have the advantage of selling across the entire spectrum of mobile operators which gives us an overview of buying...

NFC-enabled cell phone shipments to soar

Global shipments of cell phones equipped with near-field communication (NFC) technology will surge by more than a factor of four from 2013 to 2018, reaching 1,2-billion units, according to HIS Technology. Last year sounded the starting gun for the fast growth of the...

FNB adds Sony Xperia to offering

Sony Mobile has announced a partnership with First National Bank (FNB) that will see a range of Xperia smartphone devices added to their existing tablet and smartphone offering. The FNB range will include Sony Mobile’s flagship device, the Xperia Z1 as well as the...

FNB device deals for a connected life

As the shift towards a connected lifestyle is set to enjoy even more focus in 2014, FNB has included TVs, Blu-ray DVD players and the Playstation 4 to its smart device range. Gaming consoles were first added to the product mix in November 2013 when FNB made the Xbox...

MTN shows off LTE network, devices

MTN has demonstrated the LTE (long term evolution) experience, showing customers at the MTN branded retail store in Sandton City how the technology works. “In the latest speed test, our LTE download speed was 33.89 Mbps and upload speed at 8.48 Mbps. The speeds are up...