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techafricanews.com > 09/10/2026 > the-new-last-mile-why-african-broadband-is-moving-outdoors

The New Last Mile: Why African Broadband is Moving Outdoors

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (674+ words) "The last mile is no longer a civil construction project; it is a retail transaction. By moving broadband acquisition into fast-moving retail environments and simplifying line-of-sight ODU installation, operators eliminate the multi-week lead times typical of traditional fiber provisioning." This…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/10/2026 > paratus-expands-east-africa-connectivity-goma-mombasa-fibre

Paratus Expands East Africa Connectivity With Goma-Mombasa Fibre Route

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (270+ words) Paratus is hosting a welcome reception for customers, partners and industry leaders attending ITW Africa. The Group will be represented by senior executives and sales teams, including Group Chief Technical Officer Gert Duvenhage and Paratus Kenya Country Manager Joseph Kibwott....

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techafricanews.com > 09/10/2026 > mtn-south-sudan-targets-nationwide-digital-connectivity-ict-hubs

MTN South Sudan Targets Nationwide Digital Connectivity Through ICT Hubs

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (218+ words) MTN South Sudan CEO Mapula Bodibe has reaffirmed the telecom operator’s commitment to expanding digital connectivity and opportunities for young people across South Sudan. Bodibe made the remarks during the Youth Dialogue and Engagement Event, held as part of the…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/10/2026 > ethio-telecom-djibouti-telecom-sudatel-horizon-cross-border-fiber

Ethio Telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Advance Horizon Cross-Border Fiber Project

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (188+ words) Ethio telecom, in partnership with Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group, has advanced the pre-commercialisation phase of the Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Initiative, following a high-level stakeholders’ workshop held in Addis Ababa. The initiative is being developed as a secure terrestrial…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/09/2026 > safaricom-ethiopia-government-network-expansion-digital-transformation

Safaricom Ethiopia Engages Government on Network Expansion and Digital Transformation

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (221+ words) Safaricom Ethiopia has engaged Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology on the country’s digital transformation agenda and opportunities to accelerate the development of the digital economy. A delegation led by Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte met with Minister of Innovation…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/09/2026 > ttcl-bbs-increase-tanzania-burundi-connectivity-capacity-10gbps

TTCL and BBS Increase Tanzania-Burundi Connectivity Capacity from 4Gbps to 10Gbps

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (147+ words) TechAfrica News TTCL and BBS Increase Tanzania-Burundi Connectivity Capacity from 4Gbps to 10Gbps The upgrade is aimed at responding to growing demand for reliable, secure and high-capacity digital services while strengthening the digital connectivity link between Tanzania and Burundi. Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/08/2026 > nokia-mobile-core-early-access-global-telecom-industry

Nokia Opens Mobile Core Early Access Programme to Global Telecom Industry

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (183+ words) As mobile networks evolve to support AI-driven services, automation, and increasingly demanding enterprise applications, operators need faster, more practical ways to evaluate opportunities for innovation. Mobile Core Early Access was created to address these challenges, allowing participants to see how…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/07/2026 > ttcl-tops-tanzania-telecom-quality-rankings-2026

TTCL Tops Tanzania Telecom Quality Rankings Despite Small Market Share

6+ day, 18+ hour ago   (379+ words) TechAfrica News TTCL Tops Tanzania Telecom Quality Rankings Despite Small Market Share This achievement placed TTCL ahead of larger market rivals, including Vodacom (97.7 percent), Yas (97.1 percent), Airtel (95.4 percent), and Halotel (94.5 percent), against a sector-wide average of 96.6 percent. TTCL Corporation has…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/07/2026 > eand-egypt-named-best-performing-mobile-network-egypt-p3

e& Egypt Named Best-Performing Mobile Network in Egypt by P3

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (405+ words) TechAfrica News e& Egypt Named Best-Performing Mobile Network in Egypt by P3 e& Egypt’s leading position reflects its strong performance across the assessment’s key dimensions, including Consumer Experience, Industry Experience, and AI Readiness. e& Egypt, the leading integrated telecommunications and technology…...

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techafricanews.com > 09/02/2026 > cran-nored-sign-mou-boost-rural-connectivity-digital-infrastructure-namibia

CRAN and NORED Sign MoU to Boost Rural Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure in Namibia

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (251+ words) Under the MoU, the parties will maintain regular consultations on matters of common interest and exchange information to support collaborative initiatives. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and NORED Electricity (Pty) Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on…...