IHS lures MTN Nigeria with a new offer, MTN sticks to ATC
IHS Holding, a leading tower operator, is trying to reclaim its lost deal with MTN Nigeria by offering improved terms to lease back 2,500 towers recently awarded to American Tower…
TelCables Nigeria CEO renews call for infrastructure sharing, open-access systems to bridge digital divide
In an exclusive interview with Africa Hyperscalers Media, the Regional Executive for TelCables West Africa, Fernando Fernandes, highlighted the critical need for infrastructure sharing and open access infrastructure to bridge…
Meta seeks NCC support for 2Africa Cable landing in Nigeria
Kojo Boakye, Meta's Vice President for Africa, the Middle-East, and Turkey, led a delegation to the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) headquarters in Abuja to seek regulatory support from the NCC…
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Starlink still illegal in South Africa, warns regulator
South Africa's communications regulator, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), has warned that the use or provision of Starlink's satellite Internet services in the country is illegal. …
Digital gap in low-income countries tough to close, says ITU
New data from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) reveals a global increase in internet connectivity, yet the digital divide persists, particularly in low-income countries. The ITU's latest Facts and Figures…
Smart Africa Alliance, Bayobab, Africa50 partner for fiber project
The Smart Africa Alliance has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with pan-African digital connectivity solutions company Bayobab and infrastructure investment platform Africa50 to support the fiber optic cable initiative…
Africa needs more infrastructure, data centers – Fernando Fernandes, Regional Director, TelCables Nigeria
In this exclusive interview, Africa Hyperscalers Media speaks to the new CEO of TelCables Nigeria, Fernando Fernandes. He speaks on Africa’s digital infrastructure gap, Angola Cable’s efforts to bridge this…
2Africa Subsea Cable lands in Ghana
2Africa subsea cable, owned by Meta, Bayobab, and other consortium partners, has landed in Accra, Ghana. This marks the third out of six planned landings for Bayobab, showcasing their commitment…
Pan African Towers secures investments from DPI, Verod Capital
Pan African Towers (PAT), a prominent Nigerian digital infrastructure company, has announced a strategic investment from Development Partners International (DPI), a premier investment firm focused on Africa, and Verod Capital,…
Mobile economy in Sub Saharan Africa poised for significant growth – GSMA report
In a new report, the 2023 GSMA Mobile Economy analysis for Sub-Saharan Africa unveils a transformative trajectory for mobile connectivity, highlighting key indicators that signify the region's profound digital evolution.…