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NCC introduces telecom reforms to restore consumer confidence

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NCC introduces telecom reforms to restore consumer confidence

The Nigerian Communication Commission said it is leading industry reforms aimed at restoring consumer confidence in the telecommunications sector. The regulator has introduced new measures to enhance transparency and accountability within the telecommunication sector, PREMIUM TIMES was briefed. In recent times, the services of the nation’s major telecommunications operators have degenerated with users reporting persistent … Read more

How to Use WhatsApp on Your Desktop or Laptop

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How to Use WhatsApp on Your Desktop or Laptop

Oleg Magni/Pexels WhatsApp is a wildly popular free messaging service that boasts more than 2 billion users worldwide. And while many people use WhatsApp via their phones, it can also be used on a desktop or a good laptop. If you know you’re going to be away from your phone for a bit and need … Read more

Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which should you use?

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Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which should you use?

Tushar Mehta / Digital Trends Amid the rise of third-party messaging apps, texting remains a popular means of messaging in the U.S. If you own an Android phone, you’ve likely used or heard of Google Messages, which is positioned as the default text messaging app for Android. It is the culmination of Google’s long history … Read more

What is RCS messaging? A briefing on the SMS successor

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What is RCS messaging? A briefing on the SMS successor

Joe Maring / Digital Trends Text messaging has been around in some form for more than 30 years. In fact, the technology powering many of today’s messaging systems is old and (frankly) outdated, and there’s a lot of history behind those adorable emojis and your ability to create group chats. But what’s the difference between … Read more

The 10 Best Apps for a Second Phone Number in 2024

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The 10 Best Apps for a Second Phone Number in 2024

Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Getting a second phone number is much easier than you might think. There are a number of apps that allow you to choose and set up a second line on your smartphone in a few short minutes. Whether you make use of the best Android apps and iPhone apps, there are … Read more

How to Send a Text From Email Using iPhone, Verizon & More

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How to Send a Text From Email Using iPhone, Verizon & More

With the many different messaging apps and services available to us online and on our mobile phones, sometimes it’s easy to forget that good old SMS still exists. It may not be the spiffiest messaging technology out there, but the one great thing about SMS is that it’s universal; you may now know whether someone … Read more