Here’s why Nigeria’s flawed database system might make it hard for subscribers to meet the new prerequisites for SIM registration before the December 2020 deadline…
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Nigerians should prepare for another SIM card registration exercise in 2020, this time with new requirements
Following a recent order given to NCC to review the SIM card registration policy, we suspect network providers will soon call for yet another registration process. Here’s what you should know…
‘Detty’ December: Glo, MTN, and Airtel gain 3.2 million Internet subscribers to mark festive period
After a surprisingly heavy loss in November, Glo made a humongous comeback during the festive season, and with equally large gains from MTN and Airtel, Nigeria gained more Internet subscribers in 2019…
Airtel’s review of out-of-bundle browsing tariffs for Kenyans and what it means for telco competition in the country
Out-of-bundle browsing tariffs don’t always match Internet data packages, but Airtel Kenya is changing this narrative with a downward review of charges. We look at what may happen if its compet…
Damage to undersea cables disrupts the internet for millions of MTN subscribers across West Africa
If you’ve been having challenges connecting to the internet via MTN since Thursday evening, you are not alone. It’s the same for many across West Africa. Here’s what we know so far a…
Here is why telcos recycle phone numbers
With more cases of people getting into distressing situations for acquiring recycled phone numbers, Techpoint gets the standpoint of a network provider representative on the need for recycling and how…
Data Wars 2019: Glo’s heavy loss and MTN’s continued dominance defines the battle for Internet supremacy
The battle for the share of Nigeria’s Internet market heated up in 2019 and after a closely fought battle, MTN once more pulled ahead of the pack but Glo’s loss of over a million internet subscribers …
How Safaricom helped Kenya attract foreign investors
With 79.8% market share on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) to attract foreign investors, Kenya’s biggest telecom provider and its banks ensured that the NSE close 2019 ahead of other African st…
Despite past issues with misappropriation, Kenya okays Airtel-Telkom merger
Issues with misappropriated public funds notwithstanding, the Kenyan government has finally approved the merger between Airtel Kenya and mostly state-owned Telkom Kenya.…
Communications authority demands fines from MTN Ghana
After inaccurately billing subscribers and not having a functional customer care line, MTN Ghana is being fined by the National Communications Authority for not following its directives.…
Telecom operators are the top phone spammers in Nigeria — Truecaller Report
According to the latest insights by caller ID app, Truecaller, Nigeria and other African nations once again rank top for countries affected by spam calls and SMS as network operators come out as the b…
4 things we learnt from MTN Nigeria’s 5G trial
After a successful trial launch in South Africa last year, MTN has commenced 5G trial in Nigeria, starting with Abuja. Here’s what we learnt at the trial event.…
How MTN Nigeria gained over $1.8bn valuation within just 6 months on the NSE
A look at MTN Nigeria’s performance in its first six months on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, becoming Nigeria’s most valuable company amidst executive exits, xenophobic attacks, and loss of subsc…
Airtel is winning the battle for supremacy in Nigeria’s internet market
In the month of September, Airtel maintained its push for the top, MTN slightly bounced back from its loss of Internet subscribers, Glo faced a surprising downtrend but it was business as usual for 9m…
The curious case of an allegedly dying VAS industry in Nigeria
Some VAS industry players may have caved under the weight of the NCC’s DND regulation, but others still thrive with creative innovations, proving all hope is not lost for the sector.…
Telcos, Bank CEOs, and USSD charges: A two-faced narrative of silence and finger-pointing
USSD charges by telcos are not new and are seemingly backed by regulations but everyone cried foul and pointed fingers when MTN decided to commence charging…
“We want social media regulated in Nigeria” — telecom operators
Nigerian telecom providers give reasons for their demand to have social media licensed in the country.…
Airtel and Glo slowly closing up the gap on MTN in Nigeria's Internet market — NCC report
In the month of August, the data grandmasters win, MTN is watching its weight, 9mobile is on a roll, and Airtel’s ‘gele’ is definitely getting bigger…
6 things Airtel’s IPO prospectus tell us about the African telecom market
Airtel’s IPO prospectus gives further perspective on the mobile market across Africa amongst other interesting facts…
Airtel Africa tops gainers’ table after its share price recovers from an initial drop
The second telecommunications company to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Airtel Africa today tops the gainers’ table after weeks of having the same share price.…