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.
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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.
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Visafone now offers a wide range of mobile phones to meet the need and taste of mobile communication services consumers in Nigeria. Whether you desire a cheap, stylish or a fashionable phone, you will always find a handset to pick.
What we have done here is to provide you with prices and features of these mobile phones as published by Visafone in their public campaigns.
Visafone offers one of the most competitive telecommunications tariffs in Nigeria with an on-net (Visafone to Visafone) rate of 28 kobo/second peak and 16k/sec off peak for their entry level package brilliantly called the Visa Entree.
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Me2u is an innovative service from Zain mobile (formally Celtel) that enable subscribers to the mobile network to share, sell or transfer airtime from one Zain line to another.
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With me2u, Zain subscribers can transfer credit to family and friends anytime and anywhere. All the sender needs to do is to send an SMS to 432 with a Zain handset. Within 15 seconds (under normal circumstances), the sender and the beneficiary will receive text messages confirming transaction.
Note that unlike MTN and Globacom that offers a similar service free of charge, Zain charges N10.00...
Celtel has re-branded to Zain. The rebranding of Celtel coincides with the company’s linking of the Celtel One network (borderless network) Africa with that of the Middle East producing the first intercontinental borderless network in the world. This move is expected will position Zain for global competitiveness and make the telecoms company the one of the top 10 telecommunications firm in the world by 2011.
Before now Zain, borderless network has been limited to Countries within the respective continents. In Africa countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, Chad, Niger, Uganda, Sudan, Gabon, Congo Kinshasa and Congo Brazzaville have been enjoying...
Do you desire to acquire world class Information Technology training? Do you need a scholarship to actualise this aspiration? Have you missed all other IT scholarship schemes in Nigeria this year (2008)? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, Firstlogic IT scholarship might just give you a lifeline.follow @naijatechguide on twitter for updates on Firstlogic Scholarship for 2010.
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2011 NIIT IT Scholarship has commenced
On July 12, 2008 over 71,000 Nigerians took part in the 9th NIIT Nigeria Scholarship test held nationwide. This is a 58% increase over last year’s (2007) figures of over 45,000. This shows that NIIT is a destination of choice for people seeking world class IT training and education in Nigeria.
If you took the IT exam, by now you may be expecting the result. NIIT results for the IT scholarship test/exam is now out.
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You can get Engineering Scholarship from AETI. The Applied Engineering Technology Initiative ltd (AETI) has the objective of bridging the skills and knowledge gap of graduates from Nigerian schools and the manpower needs of industries.
AETI does this by providing graduates with the necessary real work experience (practical skills) to make them competitive and employable.
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AETI is currently calling on suitably qualified graduates in Nigeria to apply for this year’s (2008) scholarship programme for their three months weekend (Saturday and Sunday) Engineering training courses. Successful applicants will enjoy 40%...
Most often, when people want to learn about the PC they focus on acquiring skills in the use of a software package. Most often a good understanding of the use of the operating system and basic hardware issues are ignored. Some training centres often rush through the computer appreciation section of course content.
However, without a proper understanding of features and functions of your operating system you are never truly computer literate. You need to properly appreciate the use of a PC or computer to be truly computer literate.
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The computer is increasingly becoming important to businesses. Organisations worldwide are beginning to appreciate the positive impact that the deployment of Information technology (IT) tools, such as computers, has on their business. This has led progressive organisations worldwide to demand computer literacy as a prerequisite for employment.
However, the computer is not just for business; it can also be important in improving human performance. Today, the computer is used as a learning tool. It can be used to search for information. Computers are now used for cheap chat and VOIP communication. And if you want fun, the computer is full...
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has promised that plans are on the way to reduce tariffs currently charged by GSM network operators in Nigeria for Short Messaging Services (SMS) soon.
GSM network operators in the country currently charge an average of 7 Naira for text messages within a network and as high as 15 Naira for text messages across networks. This is considered as too high by consumers.
According to a statement recently released by the NCC, GSM network operators have been told to reduce SMS tariffs of the commission will be forced to act.
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Are you seeking for jobs in the booming telecoms sector? Are you finding it hard securing jobs in the telecommunications industry in Nigeria? Do you lack the requisite skill for IT and Telecoms jobs? Do you wish to acquire certifications like CCNA, CWNA, Network+, etc? TTC mobile may be your answer.Read about TTC National Technology Scholarship
If your answer is yes to any or all of these questions, then you need to enrol in any of the IT/Telecoms training programme organised by TTC mobile for graduates and professionals desirous of acquiring IT/Telecoms skills that will equip them to take-up challenging...
The Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA) Examination will be taking place in December 2008. This is the right time for you to start preparing for this important international certification. In this page, we have provided some locations in Nigeria (addresses and phone numbers) where you can get relevant training to increase your chances of success in the CISA certification test.
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CISA is a programme for assessing and certifying professionals working in the Information Systems (IS) environments, namely audit, control, and security. For more information on CISA, visit www.isaca.org
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The 2008/2009 edition of the Institute for Advanced e-Studies Telecommunications’ Scholarship Examination TSP will take place on Saturday the 9th August 2008 in Lagos and Abuja.
The increase in the deployment of telecoms infrastructure in Nigeria has resulted to an increase in demand for skilled manpower in the sector. However there is a skill gap as companies are finding it difficult to recruit skilled personal.
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Do you want to be an Information Technology professional? Are you looking for a place to acquire world class Information Technology Training and Education in Nigeria? Are you looking for IT training and education that will put you on track for an international certification? If your answer is yes, then visit any Karrox computer education and training centre near you.
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NIIT is a global leader in Information Technology (IT) education and training with presence in several countries. At NIIT you get world class IT training and education that drives you towards a global IT career. NIIT centres are well equipped with latest IT training tool kits and are spread all over Nigeria. NIIT Courses prepare you for a global IT career.
In this page, we have included a list of NIIT centres/branches in Nigeria (phone number and addresses) scroll down to view the list.
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Etisalat Nigeria, owner of the fifth GSM license in Nigeria plans to start her nationwide launch of GSM services by August. Etisalat mobile have been busy over the past year deploying her cutting edge telecommunication infrastructure and recruiting high quality manpower in preparation for the August launch.
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Etisalat the owner of the fifth GSM license in Nigeria plans to launch mobile telecoms services in August. The company since it acquired the fifth GSM license has spent about one billion dollars in deploying her state of the art telecoms infrastructure in Nigeria.
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We will send updates to all our followers and fans on twitter.com and facebook.com and our forun when the 2011 NIIT IT scholarship application starts. Last year, 2010 NIIT scholarship applicants got up to 100% waiver on IT training fees from NIIT, depending on performance in test.
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MTN offers Car Tracking services to its customers in Nigeria and Africa. Sometimes called MTN C-Track, because the service started through a partnership with C-Track, the service offers comprehensive car tracking and fleet management solutions for individuals and businesses.
Car theft is on the increase in most countries. Every day someone loses his car at gunpoint. Cars parked in public car parks are not safe either as car thieves employ ingenious methods of breaking into parked vehicles.
Stopping your car from being stolen is almost impossible in today’s world, but there is a solution that increases the chances of recovering your...
Starcomms Nigeria is a leader in telecommunications and internet services in Nigeria. Starcomms was the first 3G EVDO/CDMA network in Nigeria to signup up to one million subscribers. Starcomms is also the first telecommunications company in Nigeria to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange NSE.
One area that Starcomms has done well for itself is in the provision of innovative and cost effective internet services.
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