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4 Fastest Mobile Internet Operators in Nigeria Ranked
Internet and connectivity speed tester Ookla last month released its market analysis for Nigeria, ranking the country’s fastest mobile internet operators. The analysis only takes into account top mobile operators in the country, ones which account for 3% or more…
4 Fastest Mobile Internet Operators in South Africa Ranked
Internet and connectivity speed tester Ookla last month released its market analysis for South Africa, ranking the country’s fastest mobile internet operators. The analysis only takes into account top mobile operators in the country, ones which account for 3% or…
MTN Appoints New Chief: Customer Service Operations
Effective 1 September 2021, Cornelia van Heerden will join MTN South Africa as Chief: Customer Service Operations. Van Heerden is a highly qualified business executive with both a technical and commercial background. MTN says that this latest high-level appointment is…
Nigeria Has Yet to Renew MTN’s Licence in the Country
Nigeria’s Communication Commission (NCC) said on Tuesday that MTN Nigeria’s application to renew its operating licence for the next 10 years was still undergoing regulatory processing. In March, MTN Nigeria said that it was at an “advanced stage” in renewing…
Vodacom Launches “Everyday-Ta!” Bundles with Free YouTube Data
Vodacom has launched three new 30-day promotional LTE bundles available exclusively to new prepaid customers. Everyday-ta! Data Bundles come standard with a bolt-on YouTube data allocation, enabling customers to stay connected on SA’s leading network. The bundle will be rationed…
MTN Nigeria Reports Increased Earnings Despite Losing 7.6M Subscribers
MTN Nigeria has released its unaudited results for the half-year ended June as the telco celebrates its 20th anniversary. The results show that its mobile subscriptions had declined by 7.6-million to 68.9-million. Subscriptions had been significantly impacted by regulatory restrictions…
SMS Solutions Could Be Essential for an Inclusive Business Strategy
South African companies must take care not to inadvertently deepen the existing digital divide. Although COVID-19 and related lockdowns have accelerated a growing trend towards the digital economy such as artificial intelligence, in an unequal society such as South Africa,…
Nigeria Finally Ready to Deploy 5G According to NCC
Prof. Umar Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says that all is now set for the rollout of 5G services across the country. The NCC’s greenlight for 5G rollout is part of the fulfilment…
Households in 17 of 33 Nigerian States Unable to Afford Airtime – Survey
A recent survey has revealed that households in 17 of the 33 states in Nigeria are experiencing difficulty paying for airtime, while in the other 16 states, internet data is a more difficult expense to meet. Major areas where the…
Scalefusion: A Preferred Mobile Device & Endpoint Management Partner for OEMs
As businesses gravitate towards remote working, enterprises all around the world are seeking efficient Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions to help them secure and manage their corporate data and device fleets. Apart from managing traditional mobile devices, organizations also want…
5 Fastest Internet Providers in Kenya Ranked
Internet and connectivity speed tester Ookla has released its market analysis for Kenya, ranking the country’s fastest internet service providers (ISPs). The analysis only takes into account top providers of internet services in the country, ones which account for 3%…
MTN SA to Invest $2.3-Million Driving Digital Inclusion in Limpopo, Mpumalanga & North West
MTN South Africa is making significant headway in ensuring more people in SA benefit from the modern, connected world. A $2.3-Million Investment to SA’s Northern Region The planned network investment in the Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West areas, for the…
10 Fastest Internet Providers in Nigeria Ranked
Internet and connectivity speed tester Ookla has released its market analysis for Nigeria, ranking the country’s fastest internet service providers (ISPs). The analysis only takes into account top providers of internet services in the country, ones which account for 3%…
Telkom Launches New Music Streaming App in South Africa
Telkom, a leading telecommunications company in South Africa, has revealed its new music streaming platform, Telkom Music. Launched in partnership with Tencent-owned JOOX, the platform is available from the Huawei AppGallery and Google Play Store. Telkom says that it recognizes…
Orange Submits Interest for Stake in Ethio Telecom
French telecom firm Orange has submitted an expression of interest to participate in the ongoing partial privatisation of Ethiopia’s Ethio Telecom. This is according to Ethiopia’s ambassador to Paris, sharing the news on Twitter. Fruitful discussions with team of @orange…
The Role Mobile Technology Plays in Africa
With smartphones becoming more accessible and affordable, and network coverage growing stronger, the uptake of mobile technology is in a good space and growing in leaps and bounds on the African continent. Many mobile technology companies and organisations, both public…
