Alcatel-Lucent has revealed plans to supply Bharti Airtel with advanced IP-based networking technology to support the delivery of mobile broadband data and video services
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Orange brand launches in DR Congo
Orange has announced the launch of its operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
MTN Uganda enables instant mobile payments
MTN Uganda has partnered with Umeme, the countrys retail power distributor, to enable consumers to pay their electricity bills using mobile money
Kenya to launch US$500 million 4G network
Kenya plans to roll out a US$500mn 4G network, even though industry players continue to question the timing and viability of the project
BICS partners with Airtel Africa to extend mobile money services
Global carrier services provider BICS has announced an agreement with Airtel Africa to facilitate mobile money transfers throughout Africa