How to make cheaper phone calls in South Africa
Over the last few months we’ve seen intense competition around call and data tariffs from local cellular providers. But what happens when we combine the two to make voice calls using data? Skype has...
View ArticleMake free calls with updated Facebook Messenger
Good news for smartphone owners (and potentially bad news for mobile networks) as Facebook has updated its Facebook Messenger (FM) app to allow everyone to make free phone calls over WiFi connections...
View ArticleWhatsApp for Windows Phone is gone… for now
While it may be the most popular messaging app in the world with over half a billion users, WhatsApp won’t be getting any new users from the Windows Phone operating system. For the time being, the...
View ArticleMake free calls with SA-launched ttrumpet app
Developed by FastComm, the ttrumpet app has officially launched in South Africa. By downloading the free app, you will be able to make free calls, message contacts overseas, and receive special...
View ArticleReal-time language translations coming from Skype
In an interview at the inaugural Code Conference in the US, Microsoft’s new CEO, Satya Nadella, took to the stage for an interview that lasted over an hour. Of everything that he discussed during his...
View ArticleWhatsApp and Viber are Africa’s leading IM and VoIP services
When it comes to instant messaging, VoIP and video streaming services, WhatsApp, Viber and YouTube come out top in the list of most used services in Africa according to the Sandvine Global Internet...
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Is this box the answer to loadshedding woes?
Winter is coming, and Eskom is already in trouble. Historically, demand for electricity’s rises by around 10% during peak hours in the winter compared to the summer, as heaters are turned on and we...
View ArticleFacebook Messenger now with video calling – but not in SA
Some Facebook users are able to initiate a video call to their friends by simply tapping the video icon on Messenger following Facebook’s announcement on Monday. Video calls via Messenger are not...
View ArticleReport: You may soon be able to send voicemails on WhatsApp
Remember the short voice messages you left on someone’s phone when it was off or not picked up, called voicemails? Now, we normally send text messages on WhatsApp, but for unanswered VoIP calls through...
View ArticleHow small business can save up to 45% on voice and data bills
It’s no secret that voice and data costs in South Africa can get very expensive very quickly. Sure, when you start your business you might only have one or two people making calls and surfing the net...
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