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Airtel Nigeria deploys 4G LTE in Anambra State
Airtel Nigeria has announced the deployment of 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution Service) in Onitsha, Awka, Nnewi and other major cities and towns in Anambra State. Airtel says the switch to an upgraded 4G network in Anambra will boost trade…
Africa sees increase in smartphone shipments in the second quarter of 2018
A total of 22.4 million smartphones were shipped in Africa during the second quarter of this year (Q2 2018), according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). The global technology research and consulting firm’s Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker…
Tigo launches 4G+ Network in Tanzania
Tanzania’s digital lifestyle company Tigo, has heightened the availability of ultra-fast digital experience for data customers in the country with the launch of 4G+ network. The 4G+ network further distinguishes Tigo as the mobile operator that innovates with customers in…
Affordable and accessible broadband via satellite tech awaits government go-ahead for lift-off
In today’s digital era, if you are not online, you’re locked out of society. Sadly, this is the current situation many South Africans face as the cost of broadband access for them far exceeds that of most of their peers…
Rufus Andrew of Corning International talks about the transformative nature of fibre
Connectivity is essential in this dynamic, online society. Fibre remains one of the top solutions to providing a seamless connection that allows online access to information and communication. Faster, stable and more reliable than data-driven connections, fibre is the answer…
MTN to launch Voice over LTE service
MTN has announced the introduction of Voice over LTE (VoLTE) service, which will be available from, Thursday, 13th September 2018 to selected smartphones and will be marketed as High Definition Voice (HD Voice). Supporting our drive for technology excellence, the…
Orange reinforces connectivity on the West African Coast
Orange and MainOne Cable Company has announced a partnership that will allow for a major investment by Orange in the West Africa submarine cable system. Through this partnership Orange will acquire additional capacity, thereby reinforcing its position in the African…
Ericsson strengthens end-to-end transport solutions for 5G
With 5G use cases placing more demanding requirements on the networks, Ericsson is strengthening its end-to-end mobile transport solutions by building on its radio expertise and adding best-in-class transport technologies from Juniper Networks and ECI Telecom. Alignment between the radio,…
Nigeria among 5 countries that account for growth in internet users by 2025
Of the 1.6 billion new mobile internet users between now and 2025, five countries account for 50% of the growth and this includes West African country, Nigeria. This is according to a new report from the GSMA which underlines the…
Transforming today’s digital revolution into a development revolution
ITU Secretary-General Houlin Zhao says innovation, inclusivity, infrastructure and investment form the “4 I’s” that are critical to boosting the economy, bridging the digital divide, and leveraging the power of ICTs to advance sustainable development. He was speaking at the…
Liquid Telecom connects Cape to Cairo with the “One Africa” broadband network
Durban recently played host to the ITU Telecom World 2018 conference, one of the largest events of its kind on the African continent and hosted by the Department of Telecommunications and Post of the Republic of South Africa. Among many…
Mastercard partners with Vodacom to introduce virtual card in Tanzania
Anyone who has been able to buy something without getting out of their chair can attest to the convenience and simplicity of shopping online. Unfortunately, that has been a distant dream for most Tanzanians – until now. Mastercard has partnered…
Airtel Nigeria offers “Double data” on Infinix, Tecno and itel smartphones
Telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has announced a strategic partnership that will enable Infinix, Tecno or itel customers who purchase a new smartphone to enjoy the exclusive Airtel ‘Double Data Offer’ for a six-month period. The offer is available to…
The success of 5G depends on fibre
Demand for high speed, low latency internet bandwidth is only going to keep on rising as we progress towards the end of the decade and beyond. More and more people are using the internet in South Africa every day, and…
More governments now benchmark broadband status in their national plans
A new report issued by the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development shows that a growing number of governments now benchmark the status of broadband in their national broadband plans. This year, the report shows for the first time that at…
Building and securing 5G networks of tomorrow
Every new generation of carrier technologies has brought forward new business and consumer use cases. The release of 3G rolled in wireless mobile data communication, while the release of 4G brought in IP wireless data communication. Both combined have made…
