1+ hour, 55+ min ago  (218+ words) Investors including Canalink, GUILAB, International Mauritania Telecom, Orange Group, Orange C'te d'Ivoire, Sonatel, and Silverlinks, announced the signature of an Mo U to initiate the Via Africa submarine cable project, confirming a shared ambition to develop international connectivity, support traffic…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (228+ words) Guinea has advanced its digital transformation agenda with the signing of a contract for the construction and maintenance of a second submarine fiber-optic cable, a strategic move designed to increase the country's connectivity capacity and strengthen digital infrastructure. The Medusa…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (262+ words) Safaricom, in collaboration with Huawei, has launched Kenya's first fiber-to-the-room (FTTR) solution, marking a significant milestone in the country's home connectivity landscape and setting a new standard for digital living. Analysis: The Urban Fiber Race: Accelerating Connectivity Across African Cities…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (140+ words) Telecom Review Africa Researchers are advancing satellite-based VHF communication systems to improve real-time connectivity between aircraft and air traffic controllers across oceanic and remote regions. Through the EU co-funded ECHOES initiative, teams from Spain, Portugal, and Germany have demonstrated that…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (270+ words) Telecom Review Africa 5 G Red Cap is a standard designed to bridge the gap between high-performance 5 G devices and low-power Io T technologies such as LTE-M and NB-Io T. It introduces a streamlined approach to connectivity, enabling mid-tier devices to achieve…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (74+ words) Telecom Review Africa Safaricom Ethiopia Telecommunications PLC has relaunched its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) service, branded Bet-Wi Fi, in Addis Ababa, introducing upgraded capabilities and more affordable broadband options for residential users. The refreshed offering was rolled out at condominium developments, where…...

3+ week, 21+ hour ago  (225+ words) The Mozambique Communications Regulatory Authority has initiated the process of allocating 5 G spectrum after receiving proposals from the country's three telecom operators: Tmcel, Vodacom Mozambique, and Movitel. The regulator confirmed plans to assign frequencies in the 700 MHz, 2. 6 GHz, and 3. 5 GHz…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (211+ words) The Namibia Communications Regulatory Authority (CRAN) announced that it has rejected Starlink's application for a license to operate in the country, citing non-compliance with several regulatory requirements. CRAN initially made the announcement, and Tulimevava Mufeti, Chair of CRAN's board, explained…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (169+ words) Uganda has taken a major step toward advancing its digital infrastructure with the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), the country's first open Internet Exchange Point. The platform was officially inaugurated by Minister of State for National Guidance,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (216+ words) Namibia has committed USD 2. 3 million to expand rural connectivity under Phase II of its Universal Service Fund (USF), targeting underserved regions to reduce the country's persistent digital divide. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has allocated USD 1. 8 million to…...