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…
Avanti prioritizes partnerships, evolves into multi-orbit solutions provider
Avanti Communications has announced its transition from being a satellite operator in geostationary orbit to positioning itself as a global multi-orbit provider of fully integrated connectivity services and solutions. In…
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. successfully closes $1.1b digital infrastructure credit fund
Global alternative asset management leader DigitalBridge Group, Inc. proudly announces the successful completion of its inaugural digital infrastructure credit fund, DigitalBridge Credit (Onshore), LP, and parallel vehicles collectively referred to…
China’s Underwater Data Center achieves installation milestone
China’s Beijing Highlander Digital Technology Company has marked a significant achievement in commercial underwater data center development by successfully installing a core data module weighing an impressive 1,300 metric tons…
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.…
Hongkong’s PCCW explores potential $1b sale of fiber stake
Hong Kong-based conglomerate PCCW is actively exploring the sale of a substantial minority stake in its fiber business, with estimates reaching up to $1 billion. Sources indicate that PCCW is…
Zayo Group acquires German connectivity provider, Globalways
Zayo Group has announced the acquisition of fiber infrastructure and network services company Globalways, a German fiber infrastructure and network services company based in Stuttgart. The financial details of the…
Eutelsat, NEC XON sign satellite connectivity deal
Eutelsat OneWeb has announced a significant stride towards bolstering connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa with a multi-year master distribution agreement signed with NEC XON. The collaboration aims to deliver high-quality Low…
China unveils world’s fastest 1.2 TBPS optical backbone
Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei, and the China Education and Scientific Research Network (CERNET), have successfully launched a cutting-edge 1.2-terabit optical backbone spanning 3,000 kilometers and connecting Beijing, Wuhan, and…
WIOCC launches managed infrastructure company for Africa
During the sidelines of the ongoing AfricaCom, WIOCC has launched Open Access Technical Services (OATS), which it has described as a "truly holistic managed network and infrastructure services company" catering…