Scam texts have quietly become one of the most common threats on your phone. They arrive disguised as a missed delivery, an unpaid toll, or a "your account has been locked" alert, all engineered to catch you off guard. And they're not rare: as of late 2023, Americans were receiving an average of 19.2 billion spam texts per month, nearly three times the volume of 2021, and SMS scams now make up roughly 35% of all phishing attempts worldwide.
If you want to know how to stop scam texts for good, from the free settings already on your phone to the tool that blocks smishing automatically, this guide covers every method for both iPhone and Android.
How to stop scam texts:...
eSIM has long ceased to be a know-how. Today, millions of people around the world have ever faced the need to connect to the Internet abroad or simply wanted to use several numbers on one phone have not only heard, but also used this technology at least once.
eSIM is a small digital SIM card that ensures freedom from physical plastic, ease of connection, and ease of tariff management. But with the advent of dozens of different services, it's easy to get confused: where is cheaper, where is the connection more stable, and where will there be no activation problems at all?
In this article, let’s look in detail at what you really need to pay attention to when choosing an...
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.
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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...
Etisalat Nigeria presents its best yet innovative product which ensures that you the customer can make the best of the Etisalat network. In its typical style of using innovation to simplify the lives of its consumers, Etisalat has rolled out the stylish, classy and easy to use EasyMobile App.
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The EasyMobile App boasts of a simpler, easier and faster way of getting things done on the Etisalat network without the need to remember, text or dial codes to access services.
This App can be personalised to reflect ownership and what’s more, the App...
MTN Fleet Management Solutions are aimed at effective management and security of your fleet of vehicles. The service is especially targeted at businesses and individuals that have at least five vehicles in their fleet and are concerned about the security and movement of these vehicles.
It is also a great choice for corporate organisations that want to efficiently manage their fleet.
About MTN Fleet Management Solutions
This service is basically designed to help you know where motor vehicles belonging to you are located and how they are being used at any point in time, essentially helping to ensure proper fleet management.
The fleet...
Backup as a service, otherwise known as BaaS, is a cloud-based solution from MTN targeted at small and medium-scale businesses that are interested in keeping their files confidential and protected. It offers businesses a good means of outsourcing backup needs and keeping business data in a remote location.
BaaS and Features
MTN BaaS is a prepaid hosting service that is designed to help small and medium-scale businesses back up important files and folders to MTN data centre backup servers on-the-go.
The backup service not only provides businesses an off-site storage solution, but a secure one as well. Your data is encrypted by...
One unpleasant possibility virtually all mobile phone users face is that of losing those precious contacts we have taken time to accumulate. This could result from either the theft of or damage to our devices. MTN SIM Backup is one of those services that are designed to help prevent such an unfavorable possibility.
What is MTN Backup?
This is a service offered by MTN to its subscribers to help safeguard the contact information or numbers on their SIM cards and mobile phones by storing these on a remote server.
The service could save you the stress and expenses that may be involved...
In its relentless fashion of providing innovative value added services to Nigerians, MTN launches CallerFeel. MTN CallerFeel is a new way to engage your callers even before you answer the call.
So what is MTN CallerFeel all about?
Simply put, it’s about getting your message seen. Do you need customers for your new business or you simply want to share some great news with as many people as you like? MTN CallerFeel allows for self-expressions through short messages that appear as pop-up notifications on your caller’s phone screen anytime they call you.
And How Does CallerFeel Work?
Like your CallerTunes service, MTN CallerFeel...
Leading Media buying and planning agency, Media Perspectives, in collaboration with ARM, Coca-Cola, Jumia, Leadway, Mansard and Samsung has announced the launch of the Good Morning Nigeria initiative.
Good morning Nigeria (GMN) is a CSR as well as advertising-funded initiative that will enable subscribers enjoy free talk time within the hours of 5am to 8am daily. The initiative, which will kick off on Democracy Day, May 29, 2015, will require callers to subscribe to make them eligible to enjoy free calls.
Speaking during a press conference to announce the GMN initiative the MD/CEO, Media Perspectives, Tayo Oyedeji stated that the campaign...
Monitoring your vehicle is going to get a lot easier with the launch of the all new Tikon Vehicle Tracking device by innovative IT software company Concept Nova.
The tracking device will enable you effectively monitor your vehicles' performance and your employees' driving habits at the touch of a button via any GSM/GPS enabled mobile phone. All this from the comfort of your home or office!
The Tikon vehicle monitor is packed with the latest in tracking technology that gives you complete control of your asset and also provides real time monitoring data every 10 seconds that can be from a...
MTN Smart S720i is the most affordable 4-incher in Nigeria. It is powered by Nigeria's largest mobile network, but still offers dual-SIM support. MTN Smart Mini S720i price in Nigeria starts at 9,999 Naira.
Where to Buy Smart S720i
Jumia.com.ng₦9,999.00 Buy Now
MTN Sm@rt S720i Specs
Here are a few specs of the MTN Smart Mini S720i:
General Features
Status: Available, Since August 2014
Platform: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: 1.3GHz Processor
GPU: -
Memory: 512MB RAM
Colours: Black, White
Dimension: 125 x 63.8 x 11.7mm
Weight: -
SIM Type: -
SIM Count: Dual SIM, Dual Standby
Display
Display: 4.0-inch Display, 480 x 800 pixels...
You have probably heard of the MTN Smart Mini S620, which is the cheapest smartphone in Nigeria. MTN Smart S720i is the full-size model. It is similar to the Mini but with a larger screen and faster processor. MTN Smart S720i features a 4-inch display.
Hardware and Software
MTN Smart S720 comes with almost similar specs to its smaller cousin. It features a standard 4-inch display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution. On the back is a 2-megapixel camera with flash. It also has a very modest front-facing camera.
MTN Smart S720i is loaded with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and is powered...
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 3.5-inch screen, dual-SIM support, fast 3G internet and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). MTN Smart Mini S620 Price in Nigeria starts at 8,000 Naira.
Where to Buy Smart Mini S620
Jumia.com.ng ₦7,999.00 Buy Now
Note that because the Smart Mini is powered and branded by MTN it is not likely to work on other networks.
MTN Sm@rt Mini S620 Specs
Here are a few specs of the MTN Smart Mini S620:
General Features
Status: Available, Since August
Platform: Android 4.2...
Think you have seen the cheapest smartphone in Nigeria? Hold your breath because NaijaTechGuide have obtained exclusive information that MTN, Nigeria's largest mobile network will be breaking any existing record with a super low cost Android phone to be priced according to our sources at 8,000 Naira. The new smartphone, MTN Smart Mini S620 features a 3.5-inch screen with support for dual-SIM and fast 3G internet.
Where to Buy Smart Mini S620
Jumia.com.ng ₦7,999.00 Buy Now
Here are more photos of the new MTN Smart Mini S620 Smartphone:
Despite the low pricing, the MTN Smart Mini S620 is not a push over, at...
Nigeria's leading network, MTN and Jumia, a leading online retailer in the country have entered into a partnership that offers customers six months free Internet access on MTN when they buy a smartphone from Jumia Nigeria.
Mr. Kola Oyeyemi, General Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN, noted that "the world has turned to one big digital village and MTN is determined to harness the endless potentials provided by innovative technology and make this available to its Nigerian customers."
Jeremy Hodara, Co-Founder Jumia said: "For us at Jumia it is all about finding ways to redefine the e-commerce experience. This partnership is a first...
MTN is the largest mobile network in Nigeria and also boasts of the largest BlackBerry community in the country. Blackberry internet services from MTN, include the BlackBerry Absolute plans, BlackBerry Complete Plans, and BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES). Here you will find MTN BlackBerry plans in Nigeria with their prices and access codes required to subscribe to them.
Where to Buy BlackBerry Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦22,000.00 Buy Now
To activate MTN Blackberry plans, send the appropriate code to 21600
MTN Browsing Plans
MTN BlackBerry Complete Monthly, (24/7, 30 days) - N1,000, text BBC to 21600 or Dial *216*1*3#
MTN Blackberry Complete Weekly, (24/7, 7...
MTN has released BlackBerry 10 plans for subscribers who own BlackBerry 10 phones like the BlackBerry Q5, Q10, Z10, Z30, Classic. The new BlackBerry plans are displayed on the company's website and provided here for your convenience. Blackberry Q5 is available in Nigeria and costs around 30,500 Naira. Here you will find MTN BlackBerry 10 plans with their prices.
Where to Buy BlackBerry Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦22,000.00 Buy Now
MTN offers three BlackBerry 10 Plans namely BB10 Maxi, BB10 Midi, and BB10 Lite. The BlackBerry 10 plans are available in monthly, weekly, and daily bundles. The article includes the price and BlackBerry...
Sales for Nokia's flagship smartphone, the Lumia 920 has begun. Interested customers can visit select MTN stores and phone stores nationwide as well as online stores like Jumia to buy the Nokia Lumia 920. The price of Lumia 920 now ranges from 69,000 Naira to 75,000 Naira.
Where to Buy Nokia Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦98,200.00 Buy Now
Nokia Lumia 920 can now be ordered online at Konga. You can buy Nokia Lumia 920 in Black, Yellow, Red, or White.
How to Order the Lumia 920 or Lumia 820
If you want to order the Nokia Lumia 920 or the Nokia Lumia 820, just work...
Sending Bulk SMS on SweeftSMS is very easy. Type the message you want to send, enter the contacts you want to send it to and hit send. It is that simple. In seconds, your message will reach hundreds of people just by clicking send.
More Send Features
However, the SweeftSMS Bulk SMS platform comes with a number other more advanced features for easier and more professional messaging. For example, you can create a unique sender ID.
If you are a company your sender ID can be the name of your company. You can even create different Sender IDs for different occasions. This...
SweeftSMS is an emerging Bulk SMS Provider in Nigeria. The company enables you send SMS at a low cost to both local and international destinations. Bulk SMS services offer cheaper text messaging rates for people who need to send bulk SMS for marketing, meeting invitations, wedding invitations, public notice, etc.
Checkout SweeftSMS at www.sweeftsms.com
Over the weekend we tried out SweeftSMS Bulk SMS service. Here we share our impression of the service.
The Design
SweeftSMS comes in a clean simple lightweight design. It is a fast loading website with no flash or heavy images, so whether on GPRS/EDGE or on fast 3G or...
One unpleasant possibility virtually all mobile phone users face is that of losing those precious contacts we have taken time to accumulate. This could...
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...
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...
