World's poor drive cellphone growth

Six in 10 people around the world now have cellphone subscriptions, with developing countries accounting for about two-thirds of the phones in use.

Smartphones are go

It was hard to move at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week without bumping into a company showcasing smartphones.

Cellphones as weapons in the battle for better lives

As cellphones spread rapidly around the world, activists and truth lovers are turning to them as tools for organising and communicating.

Vodacom revenue up on subscriber boost

Cellphone operator Vodacom reported a 13,7% rise in nine-month revenue as it boosted subscribers in its non-South African markets.

Bless my cell signal

The only network coverage in Mutito is in the pastor's bedroom. Shadrack Kavilu reports.

I'm on Yu

A year ago cellphones were for the rich; now some Kenyans own four different handsets. Nyokabi Baiya explains.

Cellphones give Africa's farmers a chance to set out their stall

Every week without fail, sellers come to trade their meat, vegetables or animals in the dusty marketplace of Katine in north-east Uganda.

Secretive N Korea launches restricted cellphone service

A cellphone service has been launched in North Korea, one of the world's most secretive and tightly controlled states.

The new currency of romance

Nigerians in their droves initiate love advances, set up meetings and search for soulmates -- all by SMS, writes Adetokunbo Abiola.

France Telecom sees Africa growth despite crisis

France Telecom still sees Africa as a lucrative frontier market despite the global financial crisis, a company official said on Tuesday.

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