AlwaysOn, a subsidiary of Internet Solutions, has unveiled a Wi-Fi voice calling service for South Africa, using a network which currently exceeds 2,000 hotspots.<\/p>\n
By using a Wi-Fi connection, AlwaysOn would be able to bypass the country’s operators including MTN, Vodacom and Cell C.<\/p>\n
The company aims to boost its subscriber base, currently at between 700,000 to 900,000 per month who use its Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n
There are currently many restaurants who offer free Wi-Fi access through AlwaysOn, including Mugg & Bean, McDonalds, Wimpy, Woolworths, Seattle Coffee Shops, Colcacchios and Fego.<\/p>\n
In addition, CityLodge Hotels, Sun International, Tsogo Sun Hotels and Protea Hotels offer complimentary Wi-Fi access.<\/p>\n
BusinessDay reported that<\/strong><\/a> users of the new calling service will need to purchase a voice package to make calls. Customers will be allocated numbers within the 087 block of digits.<\/p>\n AlwaysOn\u2019s Wi-Fi calling service will first be launched on the Android mobile operating system platform, with pricing details expected soon.<\/p>\n In May 2014 Internet Solutions announced that it has increased its shareholding in AlwaysOn to 100%. Internet Solutions acquired its original interest (51%) in the company in 2009.<\/p>\n AlwaysOn boosts free WiFi in SA<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Internet Solutions 10GB Wi-Fi data for R29<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Internet Solutions to buy MWEB Business<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n DiData launches WiFi company with MultiChoice<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nMore on AlwaysOn<\/h3>\n