Gauteng Mobile News (South Africa)

MobiCash partners with Warid Congo for the launch of a Mobile Money solution in Congo (Brazzaville)

Through a constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO) satellites operated by Boeing, Iridium delivers voice and (limited) data communication services to and from anywhere around the globe.

Designed as a system for Travel Agents to mobilize their business, the mobile travel booking solution, the first on the African continent; enables the travel trade to offer their clients 24-hour access to travel content via their mobile phones.

SMS communication has reached Antarctica. Simon French, an Australian electrician based in the Antarctic, sends text messages from his PC using web SMS, which allows him to stay in touch with family, friends and customers back in Australia.