Ncc Names and warns Illegal Value Added Service, Vas Operators

The Nigerian Communications Commission has identified three telecoms Value Added Service providers operating illegally without necessary regulatory authorisation by the telecoms regulator.

The illegal VAS operators include Upstream Limited, Next Generation Tele Solutions and One Communications Limited.

The commission also disclosed that it has commenced enforcement process on the identified illegal VAS operators in line with Section 31 (1) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the Enforcement Processes Regulations 2005.

In a related development, following
increased consumer complaints regarding unsolicited SMS from VAS providers marketing their various services within the Nigerian telecoms space, the NCC said it has developed a database of all VAS providers together with the Short-Codes used by them. The strategy, the NCC said, was to ensure direct engagement and monitoring of the activities of each licensed VAS provider.

According to the regulator, in addition to the three illegal VAS operators, other identified as major providers responsible for sending unsolicited messages include MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, Globacom Nigeria Limited and Adnol Multimedia Limited.

Others are, Fun Mobile, Terragon Limited, Rancard Mobility, Mtech Limited, Elseji, tarfish Limited, Cloud and Mobile Xcetera. However, the commission has warned the VAS operators to desist from sending telecoms subscribers unsolicited SMS.

“Warning letters have been sent to all VAS providers directing that all unsolicited messages or telemarketing activities within the networks could at best be done between the hours of 8am- 8pm in line with the existing guidelines.
This is necessary to ensure good consumer quality experience in the industry,” the commission said.

Mobile VAS business has evolved from simple Short Messaging Service, SMS, to advanced functions such as mobile entertainment, caller ring back tone, Push-to-Talk, payments, email, instant messaging and m-Commerce, among others.

Value added services are supplied either in-house by the mobile network operators themselves or by a third-party service provider also known as content providers while others are standard VAS operators, whose operations are licensable in the Nigerian telecoms laws.

Over the years, telecoms subscribers and other key stakeholders in Nigeria have decried the increasing wave of unsolicited SMS received through their network operators, necessitating a call on the NCC to checkmate their activities which, some subscribers, describe as ‘annoying and irritating.

Ncc Names and warns Illegal Value Added Service, Vas Operators

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The Nigerian Communications Commission has identified three telecoms Value Added Service providers operating illegally without necessary regulatory authorisation by the telecoms regulator.

The illegal VAS operators include Upstream Limited, Next Generation Tele Solutions and One Communications Limited.

The commission also disclosed that it has commenced enforcement process on the identified illegal VAS operators in line with Section 31 (1) of the Nigerian Communications Act 2003 and the Enforcement Processes Regulations 2005.

In a related development, following
increased consumer complaints regarding unsolicited SMS from VAS providers marketing their various services within the Nigerian telecoms space, the NCC said it has developed a database of all VAS providers together with the Short-Codes used by them. The strategy, the NCC said, was to ensure direct engagement and monitoring of the activities of each licensed VAS provider.

According to the regulator, in addition to the three illegal VAS operators, other identified as major providers responsible for sending unsolicited messages include MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, Globacom Nigeria Limited and Adnol Multimedia Limited.

Others are, Fun Mobile, Terragon Limited, Rancard Mobility, Mtech Limited, Elseji, tarfish Limited, Cloud and Mobile Xcetera. However, the commission has warned the VAS operators to desist from sending telecoms subscribers unsolicited SMS.

“Warning letters have been sent to all VAS providers directing that all unsolicited messages or telemarketing activities within the networks could at best be done between the hours of 8am- 8pm in line with the existing guidelines.
This is necessary to ensure good consumer quality experience in the industry,” the commission said.

Mobile VAS business has evolved from simple Short Messaging Service, SMS, to advanced functions such as mobile entertainment, caller ring back tone, Push-to-Talk, payments, email, instant messaging and m-Commerce, among others.

Value added services are supplied either in-house by the mobile network operators themselves or by a third-party service provider also known as content providers while others are standard VAS operators, whose operations are licensable in the Nigerian telecoms laws.

Over the years, telecoms subscribers and other key stakeholders in Nigeria have decried the increasing wave of unsolicited SMS received through their network operators, necessitating a call on the NCC to checkmate their activities which, some subscribers, describe as ‘annoying and irritating.

Nokia To Launch Windows Rt Tablet –Report

Global mobile devices manufacturer , Nokia, is preparing to launch a 10.1-inch tablet based on Windows RT, according to reports, citing sources familiar with Nokia’s plans. Code-named ‘Sirius’, the tablet will have a similar design to Nokia’s Lumia Windows phones and will be launched shortly.F

Nokia’s tablet is thought to be thinner and lighter than the current iPad, with a colored body, 6-megapixel back camera and 2-megapixel front camera.

The 10.1-inch display will run at 1920×1080 resolution, and the tablet will feature Qualcomm’s quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM. Other features include a microSD port to extend the 32GB of storage , a micro HDMI connector and a micro USB port.

Nokia is also planning to ship a keyboard accessory with the tablet that includes a battery for additional charging .

The device will be priced comparatively with Apple’s iPad, and the company won’t try to undercut pricing initially, the report said.

Nokia is expected to unveil the tablet at a launch event in New York scheduled for 26 September

Nokia To Launch Windows Rt Tablet –Report

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Global mobile devices manufacturer , Nokia, is preparing to launch a 10.1-inch tablet based on Windows RT, according to reports, citing sources familiar with Nokia’s plans. Code-named ‘Sirius’, the tablet will have a similar design to Nokia’s Lumia Windows phones and will be launched shortly.F

Nokia’s tablet is thought to be thinner and lighter than the current iPad, with a colored body, 6-megapixel back camera and 2-megapixel front camera.

The 10.1-inch display will run at 1920×1080 resolution, and the tablet will feature Qualcomm’s quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB of RAM. Other features include a microSD port to extend the 32GB of storage , a micro HDMI connector and a micro USB port.

Nokia is also planning to ship a keyboard accessory with the tablet that includes a battery for additional charging .

The device will be priced comparatively with Apple’s iPad, and the company won’t try to undercut pricing initially, the report said.

Nokia is expected to unveil the tablet at a launch event in New York scheduled for 26 September

35 Local Ict Fi Rms Set For Dubai Gitex 2013

More than 35 local Information and
Communication Technology companies have indicated their interest to participate in the first Nigerian Pavilion at GITEX Technology Week holding in October inside the Dubai World Trade Center, United Arab Emirate.

The Nigerian Pavilion is being promoted by Information Technology Association of Nigeria, ITAN, and Pinnacle International Consulting, LLC with the support of the Nigerian Government through the Ministry of Communications Technology.

According to ITAN secretariat in Lagos, led by a mix of the big, oldest and innovative players, the sign ups including Omatek Computer Ventures Plc, Programmes Solutions Limited and Data Sciences Nigeria Limited underscore a growing momentum to promote Nigeria’s local ICT capacity to the international market. According to ITAN, several countries were already billed to have their pavilions on ground at Gitex 2013 to promote their local capacities. They include the United States Germany, India, Brazil, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

The list also includes Kenya and Morocco from Africa indicating an increasing awareness of Gitex potential to grow markets for major ICT destinations.

GITEX Technology is the premier Technology event in the Middle East and south East Asia, which now occupies over 78,000 square metres f space, and saw Infocomm and ITU (International Telecommunication Union) collocate with it in 2012. More than 150,000 trade visitors and exhibitors from 144 countries attended Gitex 2012 which recorded over 25,000 visitors from Africa.

35 Local Ict Fi Rms Set For Dubai Gitex 2013

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More than 35 local Information and
Communication Technology companies have indicated their interest to participate in the first Nigerian Pavilion at GITEX Technology Week holding in October inside the Dubai World Trade Center, United Arab Emirate.

The Nigerian Pavilion is being promoted by Information Technology Association of Nigeria, ITAN, and Pinnacle International Consulting, LLC with the support of the Nigerian Government through the Ministry of Communications Technology.

According to ITAN secretariat in Lagos, led by a mix of the big, oldest and innovative players, the sign ups including Omatek Computer Ventures Plc, Programmes Solutions Limited and Data Sciences Nigeria Limited underscore a growing momentum to promote Nigeria’s local ICT capacity to the international market. According to ITAN, several countries were already billed to have their pavilions on ground at Gitex 2013 to promote their local capacities. They include the United States Germany, India, Brazil, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

The list also includes Kenya and Morocco from Africa indicating an increasing awareness of Gitex potential to grow markets for major ICT destinations.

GITEX Technology is the premier Technology event in the Middle East and south East Asia, which now occupies over 78,000 square metres f space, and saw Infocomm and ITU (International Telecommunication Union) collocate with it in 2012. More than 150,000 trade visitors and exhibitors from 144 countries attended Gitex 2012 which recorded over 25,000 visitors from Africa.

Road side stand shop sells local produce

Across the state, small-time farmers can be found offering a wide variety of summertime produce out of the backs of pick-up trucks and on top of folding tables set up under brightly colored canopies. 

Produce stands are largely family-owned and operated. For their owners they represent an opportunity: The seasonal business comes with little startup cost and a decent profit potential because fresh, in-season vegetables are always in demand.

Road side stand shop sells local produce

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Across the state, small-time farmers can be found offering a wide variety of summertime produce out of the backs of pick-up trucks and on top of folding tables set up under brightly colored canopies. 

Produce stands are largely family-owned and operated. For their owners they represent an opportunity: The seasonal business comes with little startup cost and a decent profit potential because fresh, in-season vegetables are always in demand.