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Lamit Company allocates more satellite capacity to Africa
Lamit Company, a provider of broadband satellite internet services, has allocated additional capacity to the Middle East and Africa theatres.
Neotel wins Cisco award for service offering
Neotel, South Africa’s second fixed line service provider, has urged the country’s industry to make use of its services.
Ericsson introduces new broadband technology in Nigeria
Ericsson has showcased its new mainstream broadband VDSL2 technology in Nigeria. The new technology provides greater bandwidth than traditional ADSL, making multiple data streams, including services like high definition television. Says Hakan Eriksson, Chief Technical Officer at Ericsson: “This demonstration…
Report positive about broadband in Africa
Balancing Act has produced the third edition of its “Voice and Data Bandwidth Forecasts” report, highlighting a positive outlook for broadband on the African continent.
Multi-million dollar satellite infrastructure for Africa
Satellite operator Intelsat, along with investors from South Africa, have gained approval of a US$25 million loan for the launch and operation of a pan-African satellite system.
MTN to pilot mobile money transfer system in South Africa
Following the successful launch of MTN’s mobile money transfer system, “MobileMoney”, in Uganda, the company is piloting a similar initiative in South Africa.
Vodacom launches South Africa TV game show
Vodacom, a leading South African mobile service provider, is launching a new game show on one of the country’s public broadcast channels, SABC 2.
Sony Ericsson victim of hoax e-mailers
Sony Ericsson has become a victim of hoax e-mailers in a campaign that attempts to extract personal information from individuals through promises of prizes.
Cheaper tariffs for Zimbabwe mobile phone users
Mobile subscribers in Zimbabwe will receive some financial relief in the wake of a 40% downward revision of phone tariffs by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ).
Globacom in billion dollar network upgrade deal
Myjoyonline.com has reported a multi-billion dollar deal between Globacom and telecom equipment company Alcatel-Lucent, which will see Globacom aggressively expanding its network capacity.
Visafone now 4th largest operator in Nigeria
According to a report on nigerianbulletin.com, Visafone is now the 4th largest mobile network operator in Nigeria, with around 2.7 million subscribers.
100% mobile penetration for Kenya, Tanzania by 2013 – report
According to a new report from Business Monitor International, mobile phone penetration in Kenya and Tanzania will surpass the 100% mark by the year 2013. The report also predicts a higher than 90% penetration for Uganda at the end of…
MTN Group announces strong results
MTN Group last week announced strong growth numbers at the official announcement of their audited results for the year ended 31 December 2008. Highlights of the announcement include a massive 48% increase in the company’s mobile subscriber base to 90,7…
Globacom, ZTE bring more ICT infrastructure to Ghana
In a move that will see additional mobile network infrastructure deployed in Ghana, Glo Mobile Ghana has engaged Chinese telecoms equipment firm ZTE to install indoor and outdoor transceiver stations in the country.
Vodacom helps restore sight to visually impaired
Since 2004, almost 4,000 people have had their sight restored thank to Vodacom, a leading cellular service provider in South Africa, who funded the much needed cataract-removal operations.
Study highlights need for infrastructure development in Kenya
A study called “Africa’s Infrastructure: A time for transformation” has highlighted the need for investment in Kenya’s ICT and Energy infrastructure to elevate the country’s status to that of “middle-income”.
