Every time a million people stream the same football match, mobile networks waste bandwidth by sending a million separate copies of the same video. Broadcast towers solved this problem decades ago by sending one signal that any receiver in range can pick up. 5G Broadcast is the attempt to bring that one-to-many efficiency into the cellular world, so a single transmission can serve a whole neighborhood, stadium, or apartment block.
The idea is finally leaving the lab. Commercial receivers, government rollouts, and new reliability research all landed within the past year. Here's what the technology actually is, where the confusing terminology trips people up, and how close it really is to replacing cable.
Unicast versus Multicast
Normal mobile data is unicast, offering one...
Nigeria's social media growth industry runs on infrastructure most users never see. Behind every follower, like, or view delivered through an SMM panel sits a technical system deciding how that engagement actually gets sourced, processed, and delivered. For developers and resellers building on top of these platforms, understanding that infrastructure matters as much as the storefront itself.
Chickletboost, a Nigerian social media growth platform now also serving Ghana and Kenya, has built its infrastructure around a specific technical and philosophical choice, routing engagement through real, active users rather than automated bot networks, while still exposing that system through a fully-featured REST API developers can build on directly.
The Real Problem With Bot-Driven Infrastructure
Most SMM panels source engagement through automated bot networks,...
Glo Bolt is the name of Glo's rebranded Internet Service. Glo Bolt brings more value to Glo subscribers. Glo increased the bandwidth allowance of its entire monthly internet browsing plans by 30%. With the launch of Glo Bolt, Glo Mobile has also added more innovative features to its self-service internet portal like the ability to share Glo Data plans on multiple devices.
Share and Gift Internet Plans
Glo Bolt allows Glo subscribers to share their internet plans on their other devices as well as with family or staff. So, assuming you have a modem, a tablet, and a smartphone all on...
Airtel has completed testing of its 4G LTE network in Lagos. This is according to a press release made available to us by the company. According to the release this test is part of Airtel's quest to pioneer innovation and lead a new phase of telecoms revolution in the country. Airtel currently runs HSPA+ (3.75G) in all states in Nigeria.
LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the next big thing in telecommunications with lots of major networks in the world rolling out 4G LTE networks. A lot of mobile devices now feature LTE like the Microsoft Lumia 950, iPhone 6S, Samsung...
Everybody wants to get online. Social media, shopping, and entertainment are all on the Internet. This is where everyone is going when they want to find something or someone.
That is why the technology behind the connections is so important.
Cable Internet connectivity has been a very big deal. DSL is also a big thing as well. There appears to be a battle between all the Internet providers as more people get Internet in their homes and businesses.
Digital Subscriber Lines in Rural Areas
In the early days of the Internet connectivity there were lots of people in rural areas that had the...
In recent years, Internet security protocols have been ramped up to counter rapidly evolving threats. Many users are connecting to the Internet using unsecured connections. Browser-equipped smartphones and tablet computers have made Wi-Fi hotspot usage increasingly popular.
As a result, hackers have more opportunities to intercept personal data. Identity theft has thus become extremely common.
There are ways, however, that users can protect themselves from hackers and people with malicious intent. Internet users should be aware of and utilize these safeguards.
Antivirus Software
Every computer device should have antivirus software installed. Spyware, malware and Trojan horse viruses can be used to gain access...
Unlimited web hosting is a marketing jargon used by most services that offer web hosting to describe their cheap shared web hosting plans. Like every jargon, customers new to web hosting often misunderstand what it means. The interpretation new customers give to unlimited hosting is that it offers unlimited or unmetered bandwidth, unlimited or unmetered database, unlimited email, etc, but this is actually far from the reality.
However, resources on a shared server are allocated to multiple user accounts. This means that the usage of each user is monitored to ensure that the resources they are using does not negatively...
Does your website require a dedicated server? Running and maintaining a server can be pretty challenging and expensive. You do not necessarily need to own and run your own server. Dedicated server hosting is a reliable web hosting solution for businesses and individuals who require a dedicated server without the rigors and complexities of running, securing, and maintaining the server.
This solution also offer a more flexible payment plan for the server and the server resources. With dedicated server hosting you rent a server rather than by outright.his saves a lot of upfront cost that you could focus on building...
As you probably know, you will not run out of memory with Cloud-based technology. This is its biggest advantage and one of the reasons why many people use Cloud-based technology on a regular occasion. It is also quick and easy to use, and more often than not, it is faster than most other devices. For these reasons many people use Cloud-based technology. Here are a few more reasons why you may wish to use Cloud-based technology.
Allows you to access your information from all around the globe
You may be in Carolina or Corfu; it does not matter because with Cloud-based...
Wondering what the weather in your city in Nigeria will be like today or tomorrow? Well, you can simply get that information on your phone using a brand new mobile website dedicated to providing you with the latest weather information on all major cities in Nigeria.
The new mobile website at weather9ja.com offers you the weather conditions right now in major cities in Nigeria and Africa as well as a 4 day weather forecast for those cities. Weather9ja also has a feature that automatically finds your location and display the weather conditions, though this feature seems not to work with...
If you are looking for the flexibility and control of dedicated server hosting, but consider the price way above your league, Virtual Private Server (VPS) is the next best thing. VPS Hosting enables small businesses offer similar standard and quality of services as much bigger businesses at a cost within their tiny budgets.
If you find your website always exceeding the limits of your regular web hosting or want more control of your server, it is perhaps time to migrate to virtual private server hosting.
VPS Hosting gives you the power and control of a dedicated private server without the high...
Although GoDaddy is better known for being the largest domain name registrar. The company also offers reliable web hosting services for all categories of users, from micro businesses looking for small company websites to large web applications looking for VPS or dedicated server hosting for their website, you will find a suitable GoDaddy Hosting plan.
Want to start a blog? GoDaddy also offers some of the most reliable and affordable WordPress Hosting.
Features of GoDaddy Hosting
GoDaddy offers more transparent web hosting. While a lot of web hosting companies hide details of the limits to the server resources they allocate to their...
HostPapa offers reliable web hosting that does not hurt your pocket. With as low as $3.95 a month, you can get reliable web hosting offering 99.9% uptime from HostPapa. HostPapa Hosting offers all the bells and whistles of modern web hosting with support for international domains. HostPapa buys solar and wind energy certificates to offset energy used in its data centres and offices, making it a 100% green web hosting company. There is also a 30-day money back guarantee.
Features of HostPapa Hosting
HostPapa Hosting offers the usual unlimited domains, unlimited sub domains, unlimited mySQL database, unlimited email accounts, unlimited disk...
Thinking of building your own web hosting company? Well, you can choose to buy your own servers, storage, backup, and security, spending tens of thousands of dollars in the process or you can simply buy reseller hosting from a reliable and more established web hosting company for just a few tens or hundreds of dollars.
You may also be interested in the Best VPS Hosting.
Become a Web Hosting Company
Reseller web hosting enables you run your own web hosting company with your brand name on the servers of a reliable web hosting company without huge capital cost of equipment.
Reseller web hosting...
You may want your website to be hosted in a green web hosting company that is running on 100% green renewable energy. This is a great option if you are environment conscious and worried about how your business affects the environment. HostPapa is one web hosting company that is known for its commitment to a greener world. This is why HostPapa brands its web hosting as green hosting.
Green Web Hosting what is it
HostPapa does not actually run its operation on solar power or wind turbines, rather it audits all energy consumption at its data centres and offices and buy...
Are you looking for supplies for your organization, office, or factory? NaijaTechGuide has a B2B Marketplace section where buyers connect with suppliers, importers, and exporters in Nigeria and worldwide. You can also find business services for advertising, Business Travel, Insurance, Leasing, Logistics, etc at the NaijaTechGuide Marketplace.
Getting supplies for your business is now easier than ever before. Post a Buy offer at the NaijaTechGuide B2B Marketplace and suppliers and importers of the product you are sourcing will contact you with their offers. Evaluate offers, verify the suppliers and importers, and choose the best deal for maximum profit for your...
Are you an importer, supplier, exporter, or manufacturer looking for business leads and buyers for your products or looking for wholesalers, stores, and retailers to build your supply channel? Or do you offer services for businesses and looking to gain more leads? NaijaTechGuide now has a Marketplace section where buyers can meet sellers and business services can meet businesses.
NaijaTechGuide Marketplace accessible at marketplace.naijatechguide.com is an online B2B marketing platform built to facilitate business and trade in Nigeria and between Nigeria and the rest of the world. It will save you time, foreign exchange, and reduce waste.
Do you know that...
If you live in the United Kingdom and have dependents in Nigeria, you can conveniently transfer money to them from the Western Union UK websiteusing the Send Money Online Service. Payment for the transfer can easily be made with a credit/debit card issued by a bank in the UK.
Credit/Debit cards that can be used for the Western Union Send Money Online Service include Visa, MasterCard, Visa Electron, Delta, Maestro. Just visit, www.westernunion.co.uk, signup, use any of the supported credit/debit card to pay for your transfer, send the tracking number (MTCN) and other details to the receiver, and in...
Need a .ng, .com.ng, .org.ng, or a .gov.ng domain name? If you run a business in Nigeria or a multinational business with a subsidiary in Nigeria, it is a good investment to register .ng or a .com.ng domain name. The .ng, .com.ng, and .org.ng domain names are registered by mostly domain name registrars in Nigeria. Here you will find domain name registrars that register .ng, .com.ng and .org.ng domain names.
If you are a government organization, you can register a .gov.ng domain name for the organisation. The price of a .com.ng domain averages to 1,150 Naira, while a .ng domain...
The world’s largest video-sharing website, YouTube, is also a great source of income for many Internet users worldwide. Here are a few ideas that will help you share unique videos online and be successful, too.
The content and the quality play a big role
It goes without saying that the quality of your video plays a great role in its success. Bear in mind that your online visitors are individuals of different religions, races and sex who come to your site for entertainment.
Although you can make any kind of video that you think is creative, make sure that your work of...
The Voice over Internet Protocol or VoIP is gaining its fame as it is the best alternative to expensive telephone calls. VoIP, sometimes referred to as IP Telephony or Internet Telephony, allows its users to do seamless communication without the need for telephones.
To know more about what VoIP can offer to its users, here is a list of the VOIP technology’s pros and cons that interested people should know about today:
Advantages of VoIP Services
The very first advantage of using VoIP is the cost. With VoIP, users are able to save more money when compared to traditional telephones where you...
The internet is full of scams, fraud, and malicious software, ready to attack your electronic devices and computer. The bottom line is, you need to put proper safety measures in place to protect yourself from the increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Follow these basic internet safety tips in order to minimize chances of online attacks. You can also read our Internet Security tips for more ideas.
11 Top Internet Security Tips
1. Have a Good Password Policy
Take serious consideration in the passwords you use. Make sure to use good passwords for your email and other online accounts. Its also a good...
Night browsing is very popular in Nigeria because it offers cheap browsing and provides internet surfers with ample time to search for information on...
Big Brother Naija (a.k.a. BBNaija) is a popular Reality TV show in Nigeria, South Africa, and across Africa, offered by MultiChoice on platforms such...
DStv Stream (formerly DStv Now, and often just called the DStv app) is MultiChoice's internet streaming service that lets you watch live TV, movies,...
