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MNP raising serious doubts in Kenya
Next week, Kenya is expected to launch Mobile Number Portability (MNP), however analysts are concerned that the service may not be as effective as it should be and could leave customers frustrated. Safaricom said in a statement on Thursday that…
Corruption in Tunisia’s telecom sector revealed
Over the past two months since former President Zein al-Abidine Ben Ali was ousted after a massive protest movement set the country into turmoil, a dark history has emerged within the telecommunications industry. France Telecom has been reported to have…
France’s Vivendi looks for North Africa expansion
French media giant Vivendi is looking to expand its presence in the Middle East and North Africa, it said on Wednesday. According to the French media group, it is currently holding talks with telecommunications companies and banks in the region…
Libya’s telecom industry faces uncertain future
With the world’s stepping up military pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi and economic sanctions in place, the country’s telecommunications sector is facing an uphill battle to maintain operations as civil war has taken hold of the country. The country’s…
Nigeria’s telecom sector most competitive
A report issued by Research and Markets reveals that Nigeria is the most competitive fixed-line market in Africa. The country features two national operators (SNO, Globacom) and more than 80 other companies licensed to provide fixed-telephony services. The alternative carriers combined…
Telecom New Zealand extends African investment
Telecom New Zealand, one of New Zealand’s largest telecommunications service providers, is extending and expanding its relationship with Brightstar, a major player in services and solutions for the wireless industry. The goal is to increase its footprint in Africa and…
Morocco passes 100% mobile penetration
Morocco continues its push toward widespread mobile phone penetration. According to a recent study by telecommunications regulator ANRT, the country’s penetration rose by 20 points to 101,49 percent in 2009, the most recent statistics. The market also saw 26.36 percent…
Neotel appoints Sunil Joshi as CEO
South African telecom operator Neotel has appointed Sunil Joshi as the company’s new Managing Director and CEO, with effect from 1 April 2011. Mr Joshi, currently President of Global Enterprise Solutions for Tata Communications, replaces Ajay Pandey who will move…
ECI Telecom enters Uganda market
ECI Telecom recently launched services in Uganda in the hope of providing affordable services in the country. In an interview with East African Business Week, head of Middle and East Africa at ECI Telecom Itzhak Ronen, talked about the new…
Nigeria telecom operators register 11million SIM Cards
TELECOMMUNICATIONS operators in Nigeria have registered 11 million SIM cards, the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has announced. The Nigerian government as part of efforts to enhance security of lives and property ordered telcom operators to register SIM cards of their…
Telecom to benefit as EMEA economies improve
A recent report in Moody’s Investors Service suggests that telecommunications service providers are likely to resume revenue growth in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as economies recover from the global downturn. The report puts forward Moody’s expectations for…
Industry body calls for telecom reform
THE Association of Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has canvassed for radical reforms in the Nigerian telecommunications sector to align it with new global trends. ATCON Executive Secretary Ajibola Olude, said the industry should be restructured to reflect current technological…
France Telecom looks to Algeria
France Telecom continues to look at North Africa as a potential cash cow, despite efforts to enter the Egyptian market were squashed last year. According to Chief Executive Officer Stephane Richard, the company is looking specifically to Algeria as it…
Telecoms predictions for 2011
As the New Year begins, research house Ovum has released its predictions for the key issues and events that will shape the market in 2011. Broken down by analysts’ areas of coverage, the predictions provide a fascinating overview of the…
Vodacom Tanzania and NSN to finalize outsourcing deal
Vodacom Tanzania is in the process of finalizing a five year network operations outsourcing agreement with leading managed services provider Nokia Siemens Networks. Under the new partnership, Nokia Siemens Networks will optimize, modernize and manage Vodacom Tanzania’s network and operate…
Airtel’s strategy for Africa in 2011
Bharti airtel is determined to improve its telecom infrastructure in 2011. Manoj Kohli, CEO (International) and Joint Managing Director, Bharti airtel said: ” We remain committed to offering affordable services, deepening our network coverage to include the rural population and…
