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Number Portability 25 days in: The Report.

Number Portability 25 days in: The Report.

It has been 25 days since Mobile Number Portability went live in Nigeria, after all the fanfare, resources put into the project, and network ads jabbing each other, how is the project really going? Well, we have some information. We can exclusively tell you that as at yesterday, just over 3,000 lines had been ported across the four GSM networks so far. We have been asked not to give a breakdown of... »

Airtel Nigeria would offer the BlackBerry Q10 for N110,000 [UPDATED]

Airtel Nigeria would offer the BlackBerry Q10 for N110,000 [UPDATED]

Update: Airtel, has changed their mind about the 105,000 pricing it seems, the pricing on the page has been changed to N110,000. The BlackBerry Q10, the second device from the stables of RIM BlackBerry running the new BlackBerry 10 operating  system is set for release in a few weeks in Nigeria. I got a tip shortly after posting about MTN’s Q10 pre-orders that Airtel was going to offer it for... »

BlackBerry Q10 Now available for pre-order from MTN for 110k [UPDATED]

BlackBerry Q10 Now available for pre-order from MTN for 110k [UPDATED]

Update: MTN’s updated the price on their pre-order page to N120,000. Read about that here Earlier in the day, MTN Nigeria announced the availability of the BlackBerry Q10 for pre order. The Q10 is BlackBerry’s second device which is powered by the all new BlackBerry 10 OS, the first being the Z1o. Unlike the Z10, the Q10 features BlackBerry’s iconic physical keyboard. If you are ... »

“It’s not just about the device or service, it’s about the entire ecosystem” -Techsuplex Interviews BlackBerry

“It’s not just about the device or service, it’s about the entire ecosystem” -Techsuplex Interviews BlackBerry

Last month, during the BlackBerry Z10 Launch event, I got to sit down and chat with Waldi Wepener, Managing Director for East Central and West Africa Blackberry and Martin Fick, Product Manager for Blackberry in Africa. We talked about everything…from devices, to marketing, to software updates, and even developer challenges. Here’s a full transcript of what went down, I’ll update... »

Mapping The New IBADAN Crescent: Google Maps vs Nokia Maps

Mapping The New IBADAN Crescent: Google Maps vs Nokia Maps

The potential accuracy of any mapping solution boils down to one thing; data. The volume of information you have about a certain region helps improve your search results and quite certainly, improves the overall mapping experience. I’m sure you read the title and said huh? Ibadan? Yes Ibadan. For those that know me, I’m an unrepentant advocate and patriot of the City of Ibadan and I ta... »

EXCLUSIVE: Samsung Galaxy S IV goes on sale in Nigeria in April

EXCLUSIVE: Samsung Galaxy S IV goes on sale in Nigeria in April

During yesterday’s Samsung Galaxy s4 launch, there weren’t a lot of details with regards to availability especially in terms of when it will get to this part of the world. After getting a few emails asking about the availability, I reached out to a couple of sources and I have been able to confirm from a really good source that the new Samsung Flagship device, will go on sale in Nigeri... »

MTN’s BlackBerry 10 data plans now Live: Everything you need to know.

MTN’s BlackBerry 10 data plans now Live: Everything you need to know.

For those that follow us on twitter, we let you know yesterday that the earlier announced MTN Blackberry 10 plans were now live. The plans had been earlier announced and made public by MTN, but there were no activation codes or other information divulged until now. Since the plans were first made public, they have been reviewed (cost and data cap wise), and are now available for the public use. Ac... »

BREAKING: MTN BLACKBERRY 10 BUNDLES [Updated]

BREAKING: MTN BLACKBERRY 10 BUNDLES [Updated]

Update: You can find the updated plans ans activation codes here Following the launch of Blackberry 10. Telcos are vigorously canvassing for the market share of this ‘new’ development. For example, Techsuplex told you about MTN and Etisalat already opening up pre-orders for the Blackberry Z10. In that same vein, MTN today unveiled the Bundles for the Blackberry 10, Blackberry Complete ... »

EXCLUSIVE: Airtel to launch mobile Tv service in the coming weeks

EXCLUSIVE: Airtel to launch mobile Tv service in the coming weeks

Airtel Nigeria is on the verge of launching its own mobile tv service to the public. Information reaching us via a trusted source say the service is ready for the public as finishing touches were made on it today. The service will allow access to Tv channels via mobile devices over the internet. Airtel will also offer a dedicated mobile app for the tv service which would be available for BlackBerr... »

Exclusive: Pre-ordered a Nokia lumia? Here is your pick up date:

Exclusive: Pre-ordered a Nokia lumia? Here is your pick up date:

This just came in. If you pre-ordered the Nokia Lumia 820 or 920 from MTN, you will be able to pick them up starting from Thursday 20th of this month from designated MTN stores. This is in line with our previous post in which we let you know that they will be available in the third week of this month, shortly before Christmas. I assume that if you pre-ordered, you will be contacted shortly before ... »

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