Summary The Lumia 540 is one of the latest devices from Microsoft the PC software giant after they ended the Nokia branded line of phones and started the Microsoft Lumia line. The Lumia 540 is a dual SIM 3G handset that features a better display, improved camera and a bigger battery i n comparison to it’s predecessor the Lumia 535 . We had about a month with a review unit of this device and now bring you a comprehensive review going into the detail on the specifications, price, where to buy but most importantly our experience with the Lumia 540....

Did you know it is possible to own a telecommunications company without necessarily owning infrastructure to run it? If you didn’t, now you know (You are welcome.) But how does this work? Basically, you buy packages from telecom companies in bulk and resell them to your customers at a retail price. In this case, you are referred to as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator. Let’s demystify this technical jargon and break everything down in detail....

MTN alongside its lead stockbrokers has today made a final call to the members of the public who wish to apply for the company’s shares to do so ahead of the closure of its Initial Public Offering that is only three days away. This last call was made by the MTN Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte and the SBG Chief Executive Officer, Joram Ongura in a press conference held today at the Kampala Serena Conference Center....

MTN Uganda in partnership with Pesapal have created a platform that lets you buy airtime online with a VISA or Master card. The Platform www.mtntopup.co.ug is simple and let’s you top up in 3 simple steps. The first step is to fill in your details like name, email, phone number and amount. The second step is to fill in your payment details and last is to confirm and complete the process....

Many people go through life guessing what their passion is only to find out much later or resign to fate after a vain soul searching. However, when a team from the Uganda Communication Commission visited Julius Tusingwire’s primary school and offered them a computer training session, a bond between the young Asingwire and computers was made right there and then. “Computers are my passion and I love using them to solve problems....

In brief: #MTNSupu More supu is a promotional offer effective 6th November 2019 for a limited period that applies to MTN daily voice bundles. Dial 16021# to activate this promotional offer You get between 6 ~60 minutes to call all networks at the same price. The more supu promotion is only applicable to daily voice bundles. Minutes can be used to call either mobile and fixed lines both on MTN and to other networks....

Mobile network data subscription is undeniably the most used means of connecting to the internet. The major players in the telecommunication industry in Nigeria are MTN, 9mobile, and Glo each varying in the price for their data bundles. Choosing a data bundle can be a bit tricky picking between the trio can also sometimes be arduous especially when all the networks work well in your location. In light of that, here is a comparison of the data bundles offered by these mobile networks to help you make up your mind....

I have always loved Volvo cars I guess because my grand father (God rest his soul) had one and I used to enjoy seeing him clean it and wax it. Ooh and the rides were heavenly. So my love for them has always driven me to follow up on new developments in their technology, what was added because am hoping one day am going to own one to honor a promise i made....

Both Notepad and Notepad++ are Windows-based text editors that are commonly used for writing and editing plain text files. As much as they are Windows-based, only Notepad comes pre-installed in Windows operating systems. If you need to use the advanced++ version you have to download and install it yourself. Basically, both applications are simple lightweight programs that offer basic text editing capabilities. Just from their naming, the addition of ++ might be a clear indication that one program is a superior version of the other....

NVMe which stands for Non-Volatile Memory Express and AHCI which is an acronym for Advanced Host Controller Interface are both transfer protocol/interface specifications. Both standards can be used with different connectors. However, in computer storage hard drives such as the mechanical hard drive, you will normally find a SATA interface partnered with the AHCI standard. For SSDs, you may also find the more common SATA interface with the AHCI standard. However other options like PCIe and M....

The years have been good to the OnePlus 7T. The device still packs a punch with its Snapdragon 855+ chipset, 8GB RAM, and a triple camera system featuring a 48/16/12 configuration. Plus, it has a buttery smooth 90Hz fluid display refresh rate. But not everything is rainbows and butterflies. At launch, the OnePlus 7T was running Android 10 and promised two major Android updates. At the time, the OnePlus brand was reputable and Carl Pei was in charge, I mean what could go wrong?...

Thanks to the internet and a number of online tools, your next dream job could just be a mouse-click away. However, that will only happen if you know where to click of course. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time jobs, writing jobs, data-entry, internship, vacancies or that high profile UN job in Uganda or elsewhere, these sites could come handy. Okay, here are the top 5 job websites that we believe will get you that job you have been looking for;...

Payway Uganda, the payment company with sleek kiosks and wide agent network has finally come online. The company that processes payments such as buying Airtime, mobile data, Umeme Yaka electricity bills, tickets, Pay TV among other things has been predominantly doing so offline with its kioks and agent network. However, now the company has released an online platform available at https://paywaykiosk.com/ that enables Ugandans to pay bills online. They call it a web kiosk....

Chances are that you have traveled to another region or country where they don’t speak your native language. And you have either had to use a local guide, sign language(anyone?) or Google translate to communicate. But what if you could both communicate in your respective native languages with only an earpiece and a smartphone app? Welcome to Pilot, a smart earpiece language translator by Waverly Labs. “Pilot” consists of a wireless headset, with separate left and right earpieces that translate messages for users speaking differing languages....

In the tech industry, few devices get the kind of hype and attention that Xiaomi’s new sub-brand, Poco, and their first device, the Pocophone F1 have received. And righfully so, we haven’t seen such a disruptively priced device since the early days of OnePlus ; flagship specs with just the right amount of compromises, minus all the bells and whistles, all at less than half the price of similarly spec’d competitors....

Raxio Data Centre Ltd, Uganda’s first Tier III, carrier neutral data centre company, has selected Roko Construction Limited to take on the civil works of Raxio’s multi-billion data centre at Kampala Industry Park, Namanve. Roko emerged winner from a total of 6 companies that were invited to bid for the civil works in a competitive process that started late last year. The two firms formally signed the contracts on Thursday 14 th March 2019 at Raxio’s offices in Rwenzori Towers....

SafeBoda, one of the leading ride-hailing apps in Uganda, has recently introduced SafeBoda Plus and Saver , its Boda Boda ride option on the SafeBoda app. This exciting addition aims to provide customers with a broader selection of affordable and high-quality transportation choices while also offering enhanced earning opportunities for SafeBoda’s driver community. With the Plus Ride option, customers can enjoy an elevated experience with several additional benefits. These include an insurance cover provided by Liberty General Insurance Ltd in the unfortunate event of an accident, highly experienced riders, clean and tidy vehicles equipped with passenger helmets and hair nets, advanced GPS navigation skills, and excellent road safety practices....

Showmax is a new streaming platform from Multichoice providing access to live sports and afro-centric content at a fraction of a cost compared to DSTV. Speaking about the price change, Yolisa Phahle, MultiChoice Group CEO for Connected Video, says, “We know that consumers are under pressure at the moment and we believe this change will be appreciated by our mobile customers as will the decision not to increase any of our other prices....

Smile Nigeria is one of the best and popular name in Nigeria’s telecommunication industry along side Globacom, MTN, Spectranet etc. Also, the Smile 4G LTE network has one of the fastest internet services available in Nigeria and they offer the best 4G internet service in Nigeria. Smile is currently available in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, Benin, Ibadan, Onitsha and Asaba. Although, they have plans to offer their service in other cities in the country....

Chief mobile phone brand TECNO Mobile has breathed new life into the smartphone ecosystem with the release of a new camera-centric smartphone series – SPARK 3 and SPARK 3 Pro. The Spark series are one of the most outstanding devices to “ light up ” your photos. Succeeding last year’s TECNO Spark 2 , the upgrades have been upgraded with AI technology to furthermore advance the camera features. TECNO introduced the Spark series back in 2017 and the SPARK 3 is the third installment in the series....