Is Mxit still available?

South Africa’s pioneering chat app, Mxit, has officially closed its doors – with the app nolonger functioning for users. While the app is still available for download, users can no longer log in, or sign up for a new account. …

What app is similar to Mxit?

There are more than 25 alternatives to MXit for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Windows, iPad and Android Tablet. The best alternative is Telegram, which is free. Other great apps like MXit are Signal (Free, Open Source), Wire (Free Personal, Open Source), WhatsApp (Free) and Hangouts (Free).

Why was Mxit Cancelled?

The shutting down of Mxit was announced on October 23, 2015 in a public statement by the company after user numbers dropped dramatically over the last 2–3 years. In September 2016, active users of Mxit were notified that the service would be closed on September 30.

When was Mxit established?

2003
MXit was founded in Stellenbosch by Herman Heunis in 2003. He has been in the software industry since the 1980s.

Is the Mxit app still available in South Africa?

South Africa’s pioneering chat app, Mxit, has officially closed its doors – with the app nolonger functioning for users. Mxit announced that its corporate operations would shut down in October 2015, but said that the app would remain available for download and use.

Can you use Mxit on a Windows Phone?

Join Africa’s biggest social network and instant messenger on your Windows Phone and enjoy a unique Mxit navigation specifically tailored for the Windows Phone.

Where are the data centres of Mxit located?

Mxit was officially supported in Malaysia, India, Indonesia, United Kingdom, United States, Nigeria, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and South Africa. In August 2007 Mxit commissioned their European Data Centre located in Frankfurt, Germany.

Who was the founder of Mxit in South Africa?

Herman Heunis built Mxit into the once dominant social media player in South Africa. Alan Knott-Craig Jnr bought the company and expanded its mobile e-commerce platform and launched a free Wi-Fi programme. He was replaced by Francois Swart who drove international expansion and development for smartphone platforms.