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The Grid goes Global

admin — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:57:53 +0000

The Grid, Vodacom’s mobile social network, has gone global. Following successful launches last year in Nigeria and Tanzania, as of today people worldwide can access his unique service offering mobile chat and content sharing features.

Up to now the two million existing members of The Grid – in South Africa, Nigeria and Tanzania – were only able to chat and share content with other Grid members from their own country. Members could also chat to their Google Talk, MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger contacts from The Grid.

With the new release, however, Grid members – irrespective of country or network operator – can become friends, chat to each other or share, rate and comment on photos and videos posted by the community.

The Grid was originally launched in South Africa in 2008 and has since developed into one of the leading South African social networks. In 2009 The Grid launched into both Tanzania and Nigeria – both developing African countries with high volumes of mobile web traffic.

The international expansion will make it possible for anyone with a cellphone to sign up and join the social network – at no subscription cost. Operations will be based in South Africa with the infrastructure hosted locally by Vodacom Business in their Midrand Data Centre.

Says Phillip Boshielo, Executive Head at Vodacom Ventures: “This international roll-out represents yet another important milestone in the development of The Grid as a leading social network. It’s also a milestone that I am particularly proud of. By making The Grid available to everyone everywhere, we’re harnessing the full power of the mobile web to create a truly global meeting place.”

The Grid can be accessed through its mobi site at http://wap.thegrid.co.za. Membership is free and members only pay standard data rates to their service provider.

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Smartphone Show coming up in September 2010

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:41:47 +0000

Mobility Nigeria will be hosting a “Smartphone Show” on Saturday 25th September, 2010. The show is an event for smartphone users and intending users and will allow participants share information, as well as demonstrate the various features and capabilities of their smartphones with one another.

So come with your Symbian, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, Android and Maemo devices.

In addition, winners of the three (3) smartphones that we are giving away in our WIN-a-smartphone promo at this event. Of course, winners who are not resident in Lagos will have their prizes delivered to them after the event.

Details of the event:

Saturday 25th September, 2010
1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Free Registration/Admission
Dress Code: Casual English

You can let us know whether or not you will be coming via the comments section or Facebook.

Sponsors and Partners Welcome!
Phone manufacturers and phone retailers (or anyone else for that matter) are welcome to sponsor this event. Send us a mail at mobility[@]mobilitynigeria.com if you are interested in sponsoring this event or partnering with us in making it happen.

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Hot Sale! iPhone 3GS 32GB, Android LG GT540 and BlackBerry 9700 (White)

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:55:26 +0000

We have one unit each of the following smartphones for sale at very good prices:

iPhone 3GS 32GB – N100, 000
BlackBerry 9700 Bold 2 (White) – N85, 000
LG GT540 – N35, 000

LG GT540

The iPhone 3GS 32GB is a well-known device, so there’s no need for an introduction. The BlackBerry 9700 Bold 2 is also well-known, only this is an exotic item in white colour. You’ll surely stand out carrying this around.

The LG GT540 is an Android 1.6 device sporting a 3.2 MP camera with autofocus. There’s a 3-inch resistive touchscreen display, 3.5G, Wi-fi, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth, standard microUSB port, and all the usual suspects.

All devices are brand new and sold as is. All items are available via delivery service only.

Payments via GTBank
Payments before 12 noon – same day delivery
Payments after 12 noon – next day delivery
Delivery within Lagos is free
Delivery outside Lagos is by courier and can attract as much as N3,500 in extra charges

Only one (1) unit of each device is available, so hurry and place your order.

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Write for Mobility Nigeria; get Complimentary Web Hosting

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:48:23 +0000

Are you a prolific mobile user, geek or enthusiast? Do you often play around with new phones, value added services, and mobile games/applications? If you do and you can write well too, then MobilityNigeria.com is offering you an opportunity to join our team. In return, you enjoy complimentary (free) webhosting and domain name each year.

All you have to do is write an article, review, tip or feature per month (making a total of 12 per year). Reviews of phones, games and applications, especially, must be accompanied with screenshots. After six (6) months of consistent contributions, your preferred domain name and hosting account will be setup.

Interested? Email us at mobility[@]mobilitynigeria.com.

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