South Africa’s networks could be forced to collect biometric data — what’s next: Icasa may soon force mobile network operators to collect subscriber biometric data as an added security measure against SIM swap fraud — but doing so is not without risks. – MyBroadband
Problems with Elon Musk’s plans for Twitter — from edit button to subscriber checkmark: Elon Musk’s moment of triumph is a moment of uncertainty for the future of one of the world’s leading social media platforms. – MyBroadband
Tshwane’s big plans for its free Wi-Fi network: City of Tshwane has big plans to improve public Wi-Fi networks, but theft and vandalism hinder its development. – MyBroadband
Two months left to roll out 250,000 digital decoders — while the same number took 6 years: Government has to distribute more than 3,700 STBs per day and install many more if it wants to meet the analogue switch-off deadline of 30 June 2022. – MyBroadband
SpaceX reuses rocket booster only three weeks after previous launch: SpaceX yesterday launched a Falcon 9 rocket that flew earlier this month, marking the fastest turnaround yet for the company in refurbishing a previously flown booster. – MyBroadband
Jeff Bezos loses R323 billion in a day after disappointing Amazon results: Jeff Bezos saw $ 20.5 billion (R323.1 billion) of his fortune melt away after Amazon.com Inc.’s results left investors disappointed, helping fuel the worst month for technology stocks in years. – MyBroadband
Telkom’s 2TB deal vs uncapped LTE and 5G: Telkom has changed the terms of its 2TB LTE deal. This is how it compares to uncapped 4G and 5G offerings from other service providers. – MyBroadband
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