Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Before 6G, let’s fix 3G: the real connectivity crisis in Africa
It wasn’t that long ago that the telecoms industry heralded 5G as a revolutionary leap forward. Former Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf famously predicted that 5G would have an impact “similar…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa sign landmark infrastructure-sharing deal
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into landmark agreements to share network infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, a move aimed at expanding digital and financial inclusion while improving operational…
Nigeria launches Project Bridge, seeks private investors for 90,000km broadband network.
The Nigerian government has launched Project Bridge, a sweeping digital infrastructure initiative aimed at deploying 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cable nationwide. The project, led by the Federal Ministry of…
Alphabet’s Taara sets its sight on revolutionizing internet in Africa with laser-based connectivity
Alphabet’s Taara project, born out of the company’s experimental X lab, is using lasers to deliver high-speed internet - offering a compelling alternative to traditional fiber optics and satellite systems…
Netflix, other OTTs should pay network fees – MNOs
South Africa's telecom giants, Vodacom and MTN, are urging popular streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube to contribute to network costs. The Association for Communications and Technology (ACT) is advocating…
Cassava Technologies shuffles leadership amid strategic evolution
As part of its ongoing growth trajectory and commitment to enhancing its competitiveness, Cassava Technologies has announced key leadership changes designed to improve operations and position the company for success…
Tunisie Telecom signs key deal for 5G-ready submarine cable.
Tunisie Telecom has entered a strategic partnership with Medusa Submarine Cable System to support its 5G rollout by developing a high-capacity fibre-optic link between Bizerte, Tunisia, and Marseille, France. The…
Africa-1 subsea cable connecting EMEA and Asia lands in Saudi Arabia
Saudi telecommunications company Mobily has successfully landed the Africa-1 subsea cable in Duba, Saudi Arabia. Developed by Alcatel Submarine Networks, the Africa-1 cable is designed to connect East Africa, the…
Nigeria launches Broadband Alliance, targets 70% internet penetration by 2026.
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) in collaboration with telecommunications operators and State Information and Communications Technology agencies. The initiative aims to…
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