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Telecom Egypt invests in broadband
EGYPT’S fixed line operator, Telecom Egypt is looking to boost its internet business through its new cable that will be launched in the near future, the company said. It is seeking to enter an already competitive market, which has already…
ITU, UNESCO announce global Broadband Commission
ITU and UNESCO today announced the establishment of a top level Broadband Commission for Digital Development which will define strategies for accelerating broadband rollout worldwide and examine applications that could see broadband networks improve the delivery of a huge range…
Orascom must end talks with MTN to talk to Algerian govt
The Algerian telecom minister has asked Egypt’s Orascom Telecom to halt takeover talks with MTN if it wants to start negotiations with the Algerian government, reports Algerian daily newspaper El Khabar Tuesday. “They must halt discussion with MTN to start…
Nigeria-UK Telecom summit 2010 due in London
This year’s Nigeria-United Kingdom Telecom summit will take place in the city of London on 13-14 May 2010, announced the organizers. The event is being organized by Lancaster Conferences and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in partnership with the United…
Uganda receives 4G technology
Israeli Internet service provider Foris Telecom has deployed 4G technology in Uganda to offer mobile wireless broadband in the country. Being a new player in the market, Foris Telecom plans to use the new technology to provide affordable internet connections…
Don’t overlook reliability when reducing your telecom costs
The growing complexity of the telecoms environment in the average enterprise means that organisations need to partner with solution providers that can help them understand and optimise their telecom infrastructures and services in a holistic manner. Itec group chief operating…
Nigeria’s GDP up 6.9% on telecom industry growth
The Nigerian economy grew by 6.9% last year following the expansion of the telecommunications industry in the country, this according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics.
ZICTA: Too many foreign telecom firms in Zambia
The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has stated that telecom costs in the country continue to be the highest in the region and this was partly because most of the players in the industry were foreigners.
Essar pumps $2bn into African telecoms
Indian steel group Essar plans to invest $2 billion in up to six or seven African mobile businesses.
Nigerian Senate takes swipe at telecom firms
The Nigerian Senate has threatened to stop the marketing promotions by telecommunication companies in the West African country, arguing that the exercise was compromising the quality of telephone services.
East Africa Com expects over 1000 delegates this year
Focused on East Africa’s telecoms industry, the 6th Annual East Africa Com conference and exhibition, scheduled for 27-28 April 2010 in Kenya, is set to receive more than 1000 delegates, telecom professionals and executives.
Independent telecoms hub launches in South Africa
Telecom liberalization in South Africa made possible the launch of NewTelco South Africa, a carrier-neutral co-location services provider, brought by Spescom in partnership with NewTelco GmbH.
Nashua Mobile: Telecom service providers must add value to B2B customers
South African telecommunications service providers need to rethink their approach to the small and medium sized business (SMB) market or risk disintermediation in the future, according to Tim Walter, General Manager for Product and Marketing at independent telecommunications service provider,…
MTN Congo and Ericsson to offer converged billing services
MTN Congo and Ericsson worked together on the implementation of a Converged Charging and Billing platform for MTN customers, effective from the end of this year.
Egypt to enhance broadband in northern Africa
Telecom Egypt, which early this week announced that it had assumed total control of its subsidiary TE Data, said the move would enhance the growth of the broadband industry in the North African country.
Overview: Will the future look bright for telecoms in Nigeria?
That no modern economy can be sustained without growth in Information Communications Technology (ICT) is widely acknowledged. The ICT penetration in Nigeria in 1999 when the transition to democratic rule occurred was very low,
