For many African students studying abroad, one of the first challenges they face upon arrival is how to stay connected. International roaming is expensive, local SIM registration can be time-consuming, and public Wi-Fi is rarely reliable. This was exactly the case for a Ghanaian student who recently moved to Canada for university.
Instead of relying on traditional methods, she opted for a digital solution—an eSIM from Prestmit—and it changed her entire experience.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a programmable SIM that comes built into modern smartphones. It doesn’t require any physical card to be inserted. With just a QR code, users can activate a mobile data plan from anywhere in the world.
For students, this means no more standing...
The remote work revolution has swept across the globe, and Africa is no exception. But whether you're a Nigerian virtual assistant working for a client in Europe or a Ghanaian software developer living the digital nomad lifestyle, one issue persists—reliable internet access while abroad.
Thankfully, there’s a smarter solution than juggling physical SIM cards or relying on unstable hotel Wi-Fi. That solution is called eSIM—and platforms like Prestmit are making it incredibly accessible to Africans.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital version of a traditional SIM card that lives inside your device. You activate it by scanning a QR code—no need for any physical cards, tools, or visits to local stores.
For instance, imagine Ade, a remote...
Fix Your Cracked iPhone Screen From ₦3000 In Lagos
You might have heard that quality cell phone repair in Lagos is expensive and difficult to get. The truth is, quality cell phone repair is very easy to get and sometimes all without leaving the comfort of your bed.
I’d love to share a new way you can save time, money and enjoy peace of mind getting an iphone repair or a Samsung Galaxy repair. This way you can protect yourself and your loved ones from the terrible fate of fake repairs.
Are You Tired of Fake iPhone Repairs?
Have you ever needed...
For many smartphone users, our photos form a large chunk of the important data on our phones. Accidentally deleting a photo could feel like accidentally deleting a precious memory; it can be very distressing indeed when you don’t know how to recover deleted photos on your iPhone.
There’s no need to panic if you've fallen victim to this common mistake because you’ll learn methods which can be used to retrieve your beloved photos. When you delete a photo by moving it to the trash folder, you erase the memory location of that photo and not the photo itself.
You can now...
Visible light communications (VLC) is an emerging field within the communications sector that focuses on providing a medium in which data can be transmitted using a part of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.
Numerous work in optical communications has already been created. However, all of them focus on the transmission of light using fiber and free-space, which already pose large issues in infrastructure development.
With the use of the visible spectrum and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), VLC forgoes the usual problems with data connectivity and is able to provide even higher rates for the transmission of data.
VLC...
The advent of mobile communication has redefined the way people interact with each other and how they reach to others. The world isn’t that wide anymore now that mobile phones have proliferated across the globe. People from different parts of the world can now communicate with each other like they were just a few meters from each other.
The young generations of modern societies live a fast-paced, convenient and hectic lifestyle. They are constantly on the go and feel the need to instantly communicate with each other.
They often don’t feel the need for long, meaningful discussions over phone calls...
Call center offering exceptional customer service is the primary purpose. Whereas they are intensive on incoming and outgoing calls, social communication and chat and SMS.
It depends on organization need and call center may implement an array of the technology from primary sophisticated. Usually, companies have the critical call center technologies with you can consider for your company.
Else, technologies may support companies to rethink they provide service to their customer. They are offering the best service and usage of resources more efficiently.
Several components which are into building or creation of call center. Meanwhile, this is essentials to make a decision...
SIM only plans are SIM-exclusive packages where a mobile network bills you a flat monthly fee for a given amount of call minutes, mobile data, and text messages.
Once you subscribe to a SIM only plan, you will not be billed for calls, data, or SMS, until you exceed the amount allocated to your chosen package.
SIM only plans are different from the traditional phone contracts in one key area. You are not tied to a phone, you are only paying for using the SIM to connect to the network for calls, text, and data.
It is also flexible as you do...
Traveling is a great way not only to explore new places, food, and culture but also to know yourself better. But while you are traveling, you should still be able to be connected to your friends and family.
With the expensive international roaming charges, it is nearly impossible to do so without paying a large amount of money. So the only options that you are left with are to depend on free Wi-Fi, purchase a local SIM card or a pocket Wi-Fi.
Depending on where you are traveling, you can purchase a global or regional sim card such as Europe data...
No matter what line of business you’re in or how much of a budget you have, the satisfaction of your customers is crucial to the success of your company. With unprecedented levels of competition and instant avenues for the provision of unbiased feedback, it has never been more vital for businesses to keep their customer base happy, as a company’s reputation can make a huge difference in the retention, acquisition or losing of customers.
We came across an infographic from Paradyn which explains why VoIP phone systems enhance customer experience and make it far easier for them to receive a...
Frontier technologies like 5G inspire OPPO’s Research and Development efforts as it strives to become the first manufacturer to launch 5G smartphones in the world
January 29, 2019, Lagos, Nigeria
For the first time in the history of Smartphone technology, a multiparty video conferencing call was completed on a 5G network and the global smartphone technology giants, OPPO, achieved this feat.
OPPO’s global R&D staff makes the world’s first multiparty video call via 5G network
OPPO is increasingly gaining attention all over the world for its classy smartphone designs, unbelievably camera quality, seamless user experience and most recently, its 5G capabilities.
Engineers from 6...
SIM only plans are available for almost all smartphones and the best part is that you can get this plan for your existing phone as well or even choose to buy one new handset right away!
These SIM Only Contracts come in all sizes of sim cards. All you need is to check that your handset is not locked to some other network. You can also access your old number and port it to the new SIM that you buy.
It is more like signing up for a contract where you will be allotted with a handful of minutes callings, data and...
GCC Operators Set for Commercial 5G Launches in 2019; Supportive Regulatory Environment and Availability of Spectrum Key to Driving 5G Adoption Across Region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab States1 are set to be global leaders in the deployment of 5G networks, with all six markets expected to launch 5G mobile services in the next two years, according to two new reports released today at Mobile 360 Series – MENA. The reports from GSMA Intelligence – ‘The Mobile Economy: Middle East and North Africa 20182’ and ‘5G in MENA: GCC operators set for global leadership’ – highlight that pioneering mobile operators in the...
Mobile phones allow us to be always connected to our friends and family through the power of the internet and mobile networks. This is why it can be incredibly frustrating when this cellular signal is no longer available. EE signal boosters are mobile phone signal boosters that can effortlessly resolve signal problems. You can use them in your home, office or other location.
When it comes to our phones, they are now a critical aspect of our lives. They help us with the basic functions of managing a phonebook, having an alarm and always knowing the time. However, with...
Do you want to use multiple WhatsApp accounts? Or you want to contact somebody abroad free of cost? Or want some info from an encrypted site? Well, these are some situations geeks face regularly. Hence, they came up with a solution known as "Temporary Phone Numbers". With this phone number, you can send and receive SMS online for free.
As the name itself describes that the temporary numbers are made just for temporary usage. After a certain period of time, they get disposed of. Or as soon as your job gets done, you can release the number.
After that, you can...
Wouldn’t it be great if you could expand your company into a new market with minimal expense and maximum ease? Perhaps you would like to move your company to an overseas location, but it is currently out of your budget.
Setting up a physical office anywhere is expensive and this can also be time-consuming. But there is another solution, one which does not require you to rent office space, buy furniture, set up utilities, or hire a receptionist: a virtual office. It’s faster, much cheaper and you can set one up just about anywhere.
What is a Virtual Office?
A virtual office...
One of the most critical assets of any company is data. With the growth of automatic technology in various areas of business, such as finance, HR, administration, marketing and others, huge amounts of data are generated every day, resulting in vast volumes of data (or big data).
This calls for sophisticated handling and storage systems. This big data may, from time to time, be needed for crucial business decisions, such as following customers’ purchasing trends to maximize efficient intake of stock or the debtors’ payment trends to help budget.
To use this data, there is a need to analyse it and...
Outsourcing network monitoring services is a sure way to identify technical issues that could affect the network of an organization. This outsourcing service is easy to use, secure and offers real-time web-based solutions that helps you monitor your computer network on a 24 hours basis throughout the week, non-stop. This level of evaluation helps to ensure that your business systems are working well. But why do you need to outsource a network monitoring service?
Reasons to install a network monitoring service
Every successful business in any field today has a website and computer systems installed in their networks. From manufacturing, technology,...
Broadband has been the mainstay product for many a UK business over the past several years who are needing a cost-effective way of communicating whether that be internally or reaching out to other branches.
Broadband costs so little purely because it is using copper technology that has been on the ground since the late 50’s! With all ADSL broadband products, the problems start with speeds. All the speeds you see advertised are all “best efforts” so you will see providers saying things such as “up to 15Mb” when in reality, the only way of achieving this is if the wind...
Technology advancement has seen the rise and thriving of freelance telecom engineers. Many engineers are leaving full-time employment to engage in a freelance career that promises freedom, control of one’s profession and more money. Where a telecom engineer would build their careers working for a company for the rest of their employment life, nowadays, many can work for different businesses and even choose who and when to work.
Due to an influx of telecom engineers into the freelance marketplace, the competition is quite high. For a freelancer to survive in the telecom freelance marketplace, they have to be exceptionally good...
With Etisalat’s new package you get greater value for your money and a satisfied experience which is why the new plan is called Easylife Complete.
Better Value for Money
Easylife Complete is a simple flat tariff plan that allows customers to enjoy calls to all networks in Nigeria at 15k/s and also make calls to anyone in US, UK, Canada, China, India, Germany and Malaysia at the same 15k/s.
In order to enjoy this affordable tariff plan, a N5 daily fee is applicable for prepaid customers.
Get ready to enjoy the power of 15 with the Easylife Complete plan. It provides customers with...
If you are an Etisalat subscriber you are about to enjoy more value for your money because Etisalat has introduced a special bonus offer called ‘Super Recharge’ which guarantees real bonuses that can be used across all networks.
You may also be interested in 9Mobile Data Plan.
250% Instant Bonus
With the Etisalat Super Recharge Offer both new and existing subscribers on any of the following plans: Easy Starter, Easy Cliq, Talkzone and Cliqlite plans will enjoy 250% instant bonus on all recharges above N100 and 150% on all recharges below N100 with a simple flat tariff of 40 kobo per second...
MTN Smart Mini S620 is arguably the cheapest smartphone in Nigeria. Powered by Nigeria's largest mobile network, MTN, the Sm@rt Mini S620 features a...
Congratulations! Your Monthly 1.5GB data plan has been successfully renewed.
Is this the kind of message you are getting? Auto-renewal is convenient, but can be...
Zain is currently deploying unmanned fixed payphones in Nigeria. This fixed payphones will provide affordable 24/7 telecommunication services nationwide. For now, Zain has deployed...
ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) is the International de facto Management framework describing good practices for IT Service Management (ITSM). ITIL has grown to...
