UK-based telecom service provider SkyVision has made a donation to the Guinea’s National Commission to fight Ebola
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USA firm to boost network in Africa
USA-based Level 3 Communications has partnered with South African fibre-based connectivity services provider, Workonline Communications, to boost network connectivity in Africa
Viettel to begin operations in Tanzania
Vietnam-based mobile telecom operator Viettel has announced that it will start operations in Tanzania in 2015, with an aim to expand operations in other East African countries as well
MTN Nigeria and Alcatel-Lucent to launch 100G network in Nigeria
MTN Nigeria has announced a partnership with France-based Alcatel-Lucent to deploy 100G fibre-optic network in Nigeria
British Red Cross launches TERA in fight against ebola
The Britsh Red Cross will launch its TERA SMS messaging system in a bid to save lives, protect livelihoods and strengthen recovery from crises and disasters in West Africa