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05/03/2021
By Afritech
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New Telkom users to get 500 MB data per month for 3 Months

Telkom Kenya has announced that pre-paid customers joining the Network for the first time will get 500 MB data per month for 3 months. New users will need to activate their newly acquired line with as little as KSh.20, to access 500MB of data per month, for the first 3 months, with a minimum recharge […]

Samsung breaks 5G speed record reaching 5.23Gbps

Samsung Electronics has announced it achieved a breakthrough in 5G data speeds using E-UTRAN New Radio Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) technology. EN-DC technology enables mobile operators to boost 5G speeds and coverage by leveraging a 4G network. In a demonstration carried out in Samsung’s lab in Korea, the company successfully combined 40MHz of 4G frequency and […]

The difference between bandwidth, broadband & spectrum

Internet connection is all about speed. We have all heard of megabytes, gigabit, fibre, bandwidth or broadband, and times it can get pretty complex. In a nutshell, broadband is the minimum speed at which your connection will transfer information whereas bandwidth is the measurement of the data that can transfer from or to your computer. […]

04/03/2021
By Afritech
How To, News, Telco
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Safaricom gifts its users 500MB free data – here’s how to activate

Safaricom has gifted all users its network users 500MB of data, users can get the offer by simply dialling *544*0# to activate the offer. Kenya mzima inapata 500MBs Free, yes Sare! Yaani, no more holding back! You can now stay online 24/7 on Kenya’s best network. Simply dial *544*0# to activate your offer. Note: 500MBS […]

A list of some of the top 10 cheap courier and delivery services in Kenya by delivery, customer service, technology and cost-efficiency.

Top cheap courier and delivery services in Kenya

Millions of packages and parcels are sent in Kenya on a daily basis by hundreds of trained agents and numerous operation hubs. There are many logistics and courier service providers spread across the country that provide packages from home, office, or from abroad. We have sampled a list of some of the top 10 Cheap […]

AAR Insurance goes paperless with Mobile App

AAR Insurance has unveiled a mobile app as part of its plan to go paperless as it eyes a rising number of tech-savvy customers. Medical cover provider is targeting 80 per cent of its transaction to be conducted online with the AAR Mobile App, which is available on Android Play Store and Apple Play Store. […]

03/03/2021
By Afritech
News
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Facebook Launches ‘LeadHERs’ a Book Spotlighting Africa’s Female Leaders

As part of its celebration around International Women’s Month, Facebook (Facebook.com) today announced the launch of ‘LeadHERs: Life Lessons From African Women’. The book is a collection of beautifully inspired stories & life advice from 19 women who are breaking boundaries in fields such as media, entertainment, politics, education and business. Available for free in […]