The phenomenal growth of mobile wireless broadband services will propel digital broadcasting into a new era, says network specialist Broadcast Australia. Driven largely by popular consumer devices such as the Apple iPhone, consumer expectation for next-generation services—including television—on portable and mobile devices will prompt savvy broadcasters to re-examine network design and operation.
International broadcast services company WRN Broadcast announced that it has won a major contract with Wananchi to provide encoding, multiplexing and fibre delivery of more than 12 channels for distribution on Zuku, Kenya’s first triple-play service. The channels include MSNBC, Eurosport News, Nickelodeon and Bloomberg, with more to follow.
Guy Elliott, Managing Director, ATG Broadcast, considers likely developments in the television industry over the next 10 years.
SES ASTRA, an SES company, recently announced that it has signed a capacity agreement with South African pay-TV operator On Digital Media (ODM) for three transponders on its ASTRA 4A satellite, and has also contracted to provide the related broadcasting services via its affiliate ASTRA Platform Services.
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AXIAN Telecom acquires 8% stake in JUMIA, supporting Africa’s digital economy and fintech growth
Wingu Africa expands data centres to power East Africa’s connectivity
PalmPay named fastest-growing financial services firm in Africa by Financial Times and Statista 2025. (Image source: PalmPay)
TerraPay partners with Wave Mobile Money to expand seamless cross-border remittances into Mali
Vertiv strengthens power solutions portfolio with PowerSwitch 7000. (Image source: Vertiv)
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Demand for data centre services in Africa is rising fast
