Bayobab lands 2Africa cable in Nigeria and Ghana
Bayobab Group has landed its 45,000km 2Africa cable in Nigeria, marking the fourth in a series of six landings from the 2Africa subsea cable system. The company previously announced its…
CSquared empowers Liberia’s Connectivity with the first open-access backbone
CSquared has successfully launched its open-access backbone network in Liberia, marking a significant milestone in partnership with USAID Liberia. The 350-kilometer fiber backbone network extends from Monrovia to the borders…
Starlink launches Community Gateway service for ISPs
Starlink has launched Community Gateway, a new product, which allows local internet providers to distribute high-speed connectivity to homes, businesses, and governments. This product utilizes last-mile fiber, fixed wireless, and…
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…
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…
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. …
Africa’s Broadband odyssey: have we done a full circle back to satellite?
Africa's relationship with the internet has been a saga of soaring aspirations and harsh realities. In the pre-dawn days of connectivity, clunky satellite dishes were the sole gateways to the…
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