Mobile FAQs
How do I access afr.com via my mobile phone?
If you are an afr.com subscriber, and have a compatible mobile phone (see below), go to m.afr.com via the browser on your handset. You can log in using your existing afr.com subscription username and password.
TIP: We recommend that you leave your browser window open and don't use the back button so that your login details are remembered.
Will I have full access?
As an afr.com subscriber you will be able to access on your mobile, the daily news sections, columns and opinions and the weekly news sections, the live quotes search function and charting data and the article search function giving you search results of up to 50 articles.
Can I access the afr.com mobile site from any mobile phone?
You must have a compatible mobile phone in order to access and use the afr.com mobile site.
Minimum device specification: RIM, Blackberry OS v4.0 and above, Apple iPhone / iTouch, Windows Mobile v6 and above, Symbian v9.2 and above. Screen resolutions of 240x320, and 320x240 and higher.
Common devices with these, or better specifications include Blackberry 8000 Series (Pearl), Blackberry Bold, Apple iPhone / iTouch (all versions), Samsung Blackjack i600 series, Nokia N series.
If in doubt, please check with your mobile phone provider.
How much does it cost?
You will not be charged any increased or additional subscription charges to access and use afr.com via your mobile. However, your mobile phone provider may levy additional charges relating to your access and use of the afr.com mobile site (for example, data or download charges). Please check with you mobile phone provider whether such charges will apply to you.
I am having trouble accessing and using afr.com via my mobile phone?
Please ensure that you have a compatible mobile phone (see above).
If you do have a compatible phone, and you are having ongoing problems accessing or using the afr.com mobile site, please contact your mobile phone provider.