EE completes first phase of Shared Rural Network in UK
UK’s second largest mobile network operator, EE, has completed the first phase of its Shared Rural Network (SRN) coverage rollout, achieving this milestone six months ahead of schedule. EE is…
IHS bows to pressure, lowers investor ownership threshold for director nomination
After an ongoing battle with its second largest shareholders Wendel and MTN, owning a total of 45%, IHS has reached an agreement on corporate governance matters to lower the ownership…
Direct-to-cell boom: AT&T, Google, and Vodafone back satellite firm AST SpaceMobile
Another direct-to-cell satellite firm AST SpaceMobile is in the news after securing significant investments from industry giants AT&T, Google, and Vodafone, totaling $155 million in strategic funding. The funding, alongside…
Google joins consortium to launch groundbreaking subsea cable linking South America and Asia-Pacific
Google is joining a consortium to deploy the first subsea cable between South America and Asia Pacific. “Today, we’re joining Desarrollo País of Chile and Office of Posts and Telecommunications…
Dimension Data divests in Ghana through Management Buyout
In a strategic move to transform its operations in Africa, Dimension Data has sold its operations in Ghana as part of a Management Buyout (MBO). Former Managing Director of Dimension…
Empowering Africa’s 5G future: Challenges, Opportunities, and a collective call to action
The International Telecommunications Union's (ITU) Mobile Network Coverage Facts and Figures 2023 report has decried Africa's dismal performance in 5G adoption, with a meager 6 per cent coverage, as opposed…
KDDI partners with Starlink for earthquake recovery efforts in Japan
In the aftermath of the recent earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula on January 1, Japanese telecommunications company KDDI is collaborating with SpaceX subsidiary Starlink to restore crucial internet services…
Ericsson positions for digital transformation with the appointment of Kassi as VP and West Africa/Morocco Head
Ericsson has announced Majda Lahlou Kassi as Vice President and Head of Ericsson West Africa and Morocco, effective January 1, 2024. In this role, Kassi will be instrumental in steering…
WorldBank approves $266.5m for internet access, digital transformation for West Africa
The World Bank has given the nod to a groundbreaking $266.5 million initiative, funded through IDA financing, designed to revolutionize internet access across The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Mauritania.…
Starlink has launched its awaited direct-to-cell satellite service
Starlink launched its highly anticipated direct-to-smartphone satellite service, yesterday, January 2, 2024. The parent company, SpaceX announced the launch of the satellites via a post on its X handle today. …
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