Ghana launches first 5G service
Ghana has officially joined the 5G train, with the launch of high-speed 5G internet service. This marks a significant milestone in the nation’s digital development, with coverage Accra, Kumasi, and…
AfriTECH 4.0 receives backing from NCC, NITDA, PalmPay, others
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), and PalmPay have joined AfriTECH 4.0 as sponsors. AfriTECH is set for November 07, 2024, in Lagos, Nigeria and…
Court delivers key verdict in Nigerian telecoms dispute between operator and regulator
In a landmark ruling, Judge B.T. Ebuta of the High Court of Cross River State has determined that the Cross River State Government and its associated agencies do not have…
SK Telecom, Samsung adopt AI to stabilize 5G performance
SK Telecom and Samsung have partnered to bring AI-driven enhancements to 5G networks, with a focus on boosting the performance of individual base stations. Engineers from both companies spent nearly…
Global mobile internet usage reaches 57%, but growth is slowing
More than half of the global population now has access to mobile internet, but the growth rate is slowing. While some of those without access live in remote areas, the…
Collaboration required to achieve reliable internet access across the continent – Hyperscalers
At the Hyperscalers Convergence Africa conference, a panel titled “Satellite, Subsea, and Terrestrial – Africa’s Path to Seamless and Integrated Connectivity” brought industry leaders together to discuss the investments essential…
120 million Nigerians denied internet, due to limited infrastructure and costs
The GSM Association reports that more than 120 million Nigerians are still disconnected from the digital world due to poor infrastructure and high costs. This is despite the 501.99% surge…
IHS Towers secures $439 Million loan for debt refinancing
IHS Towers, Africa's largest telecom tower company, has successfully secured a $439 million loan to refinance its existing debt. This new financing will help the company manage currency risks in…
Nokia looks to data centers for growth as Q3 sales decline
Nokia is betting big on data centers to fuel future growth, even as its Q3 2024 sales took a hit. The company saw an eight percent drop in net sales…
Fujitsu launches AI Tool that optimizes 5G network
Fujitsu has introduced a new AI-powered service designed to enhance 5G network performance by predicting traffic surges, identifying network issues, and automatically switching to more reliable connections. This innovative system…