Wi-Fi’s value set to reach $2.4 trillion by 2027 – report
A new study commissioned by WiFiForward and authored by Telecom Advisory Services reveals that the economic value of Wi-Fi in the United States is projected to increase from $1.3 trillion…
Egypt mints 5G licenses for Vodafone, Orange, and e&, plans nationwide rollout
Vodafone Egypt, Orange Egypt, and e& Egypt have officially joined Telecom Egypt in securing 5G licenses, according to recent announcements by Egypt’s National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA). This move marks…
Ghana, Togo and Benin ink free roaming agreement
The Government of Ghana has launched a free roaming agreement with Togo and Benin under the Free Roaming Initiative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This expands…
AI is driving surge in cyberattacks, Nokia warns
Nokia’s 2024 Threat Intelligence Report reveals that cybercriminals are increasingly using AI and automation to scale up their attacks, with Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks surging from two to…
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Nokia’s partnership with iSat Africa to boost rural broadband in Liberia
Network solutions company, Nokia has teamed up with satellite provider, iSat Africa to improve rural connectivity in Liberia. This deployment is set to take three years and will cover over…
Bayobab partners Eutelsat Group for enhanced digital connectivity across Africa
Bayobab announced a strategic collaboration with Eutelsat Group, secured through a multi-year agreement that provides Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity on Eutelsat’s OneWeb constellation. This partnership is set to address…
Before embracing AI, Nigeria must strengthen its digital infrastructure
Nigeria aims to become a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI), but this ambition hinges on building a robust digital infrastructure. Essential elements of this infrastructure include data storage, cloud…
Enhancing connectivity resilience: LCCI convenes industry leaders following subsea cable cuts
In a focused discussion centered on enhancing resilience against recent subsea cable cuts in West Africa, key stakeholders from the telecommunications sector highlighted critical insights and strategies for mitigating future…
Avanti extends satellite connectivity to financial services
Avanti Communications, a global provider of satellite connectivity services, has successfully conducted satellite connectivity tests with BankservAfrica and Capitec Bank, financial institutions in South Africa. These tests carried out on…
OpenAI positions for AI chips, partners Broadcom
OpenAI is actively exploring the development of a new AI server chip, engaging in discussions with chip designers such as Broadcom, as reported by The Information. CEO Sam Altman is…