FNB Connect
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FNB Connect is an Internet service provider
which operates as a business unit within FirstRand Bank Limited (“FRB”). FNB is a division of one of FRB and one of the "big four
" Banks in the South Africa
n market.
The move into telecommunications was unprecedented at the time and in addition to normal banking products and services, FNB now offers telecommunications value added services.
FNB Connect is a supplier of data for South African ADSL
subscribers.
FNB Connect also offers VoIP services for its clients.
It is one of the first South African VoIP suppliers to have developed a VOIP application for the iPhone, Windows Mobile and Symbian mobile phones plus a PC version for Windows and Linux and a web based digital phone.
Internet service provider
An Internet service provider is a company that provides access to the Internet. Access ISPs directly connect customers to the Internet using copper wires, wireless or fiber-optic connections. Hosting ISPs lease server space for smaller businesses and host other people servers...
which operates as a business unit within FirstRand Bank Limited (“FRB”). FNB is a division of one of FRB and one of the "big four
Big Four (banks)
Big Four is the colloquial name for the four main banks in several countries, where the banking industry is dominated by just four institutions and where the phrase has gained currency.-Australia:...
" Banks in the South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n market.
The move into telecommunications was unprecedented at the time and in addition to normal banking products and services, FNB now offers telecommunications value added services.
FNB Connect is a supplier of data for South African ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line
Asymmetric digital subscriber line is a type of digital subscriber line technology, a data communications technology that enables faster data transmission over copper telephone lines than a conventional voiceband modem can provide. It does this by utilizing frequencies that are not used by a voice...
subscribers.
FNB Connect also offers VoIP services for its clients.
It is one of the first South African VoIP suppliers to have developed a VOIP application for the iPhone, Windows Mobile and Symbian mobile phones plus a PC version for Windows and Linux and a web based digital phone.