Telkom Infinite launched: R299 for unlimited mobile data
WEBJun 21, 2022 — A standard Infinite plans provides unlimited data, including 15GB at the fastest available speeds, for R299/month. After the 15GB threshold is reached, customers are moved to a slower speed that’s still fast enough for standard-definition video and for “surfing, streaming, messaging, chatting on social media, e-mailing, calling and more”.
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Rain unveils ‘the101’, its colourful new 5G smart router
WEBNov 1, 2023 — The 101 5G smart router features the latest tech hardware. Performance. The101 features robust 4×4 Mimo AX3600 Wi-Fi, ensuring broader coverage and increased throughput for multiple users. It’s coupled with the advanced MediaTek T750 platform, boasting a four-core ARM CA55 processor, 2GB of RAM and 32GB NAND storage.
South Africa’s new sockets and plugs: Everything you need to know
WEBOct 12, 2020 — South Africa has a new standard for electrical sockets and plugs. Known as SANS 164-2, the standard, developed by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), replaces SANS 164-1 (the large, three-pin plugs used in the country for decades). In this episode of the podcast (watch it below), TechCentral is joined by …
iPhone 13 South African prices revealed - TechCentral
WEBOct 1, 2021 — iStore, the electronics retailer owned by South African Apple distributor Core Group, has revealed the local pricing for the new iPhone 13 models.. The iPhone 13 Pro starts at R21 499 for a 128GB model, while the iPhone Pro Max 128GB fetches R23 699. These are prepaid prices and consumers can opt to pay these off by signing contracts with the mobile operators.
DStv Stream: MultiChoice’s new streaming platform
WEBAug 1, 2023 — MultiChoice South Africa’s DStv streaming service, previously known as DStv Now, has a new name, DStv Stream, and it comes with several new features. The JSE-listed broadcaster said on Tuesday that DStv’s streaming platform has been “freshly renovated” to provide a “more comprehensive, all-inclusive platform”. New features include:
OpenView HD: the full list of channels - TechCentral
WEBSep 18, 2013 — Platco Digital, the company behind South Africa’s new free-to-air satellite television service, OpenView HD, has unveiled the selection of channels that it plans to broadcast from launch on 15 October. The company, which is owned by Hosken Consolidated Investments
Amazon Prime is coming to South Africa – what to expect
WEBFeb 27, 2024 — Amazon.com is gearing up to launch in South Africa later this year. Its popular Amazon Prime service will be launched in the country, too, the company has said, and could post a threat to its local rivals. Incumbents like Takealot Group view the US e-commerce giant as a threat to hard-won market share. …
I bought a Huawei phone with no Google services – how I got on
WEBJan 24, 2022 — The phone, which retails for R6 299, has a midrange Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 system on chip, which plays games with no problem and offers excellent power consumption. There’s just one (rather big) catch: like many other modern Huawei smartphones, it doesn’t have access to Google Mobile Services. That …
How to dispose of e-waste in South Africa - TechCentral
WEBJun 20, 2023 — The author, Patricia Schroder. E-waste from electrical and electronic appliances and devices is becoming a major problem for South Africa.. According to Gauteng’s government website, the country produces around 360 000t of e-waste every year, with the province accounting for 55% of that volume.. Consumers need to be better educated on how to properly dispose of their appliances if we are to ...