Mobile penetration in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to increase from 52 per cent in 2012 to 79 per cent in 2020, revealed a new report
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MTN launches subscription-based video service in South Africa
Telecom operator MTN has launched MTN FrontRow Services, a new subscription-based video service that offers subscribers access to thousands of movies and TV series
Mobile money is now available in Angola
Investment bank Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI) has launched e-Kwanza, a mobile money service that will allow users to make transfers and payments for goods and services across Angola
Safaricom launches LTE Advanced network in Kenya
Kenya-based mobile network operator Safaricom has launched LTE Advanced network in Mombasa and Nairobi, becoming the first company to launch the service in sub-Saharan Africa
MTN launches mobile money service between Côte d'Ivoire and Benin
Telecom provider MTN, in a bid to enable easy movement of money in the West African region, has announced the launch of mobile money cross-border remittance service between Côte dIvoire and Benin
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MTN South Africa and Lynk Global complete Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile call, expanding connectivity in remote and rural areas. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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MTN South Africa and Lynk Global complete Africa’s first satellite-to-mobile call, expanding connectivity in remote and rural areas. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Juniper Research forecasts a 114% surge in private cellular network revenue, driven by NaaS adoption and enterprise demand. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
TelCables and Megaport enable seamless connectivity to 930+ data centres and 300+ cloud nodes, reducing costs by up to 75%. (Image source Adobe Stock)
Eduvision has expanded significantly, facilitating interactive learning and real-time knowledge sharing. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
Cassava Technologies partners with NVIDIA to launch Africa’s first AI factory, providing cutting-edge AI computing for businesses and researchers. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
WIOCC partners with iColo to enhance ISP growth, improve interconnectivity, and strengthen Kenya’s digital infrastructure through colocation solutions. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
This initiative aims to link the Southern European Data Gateway with Atlantic Africa via a 24-fiber pair submarine cable system. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
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Experts at Kampala workshop push for unified roaming, regulatory alignment, and infrastructure investments to enhance Africa’s digital integration. (Image source: East African Comunity )
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The initiative will now support schools in four African countries. (Image source: Adobe Stock)