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From telco data wars, to 5G, Techpoint Africa brings you the latest update on connectivity, telecom companies, Internet service providers, Internet infrastructure among others.

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Bolu Abiodun

2 days ago

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Telecoms

Do you really need Starlink? Here’s what a Nigerian user thinks

Starlink is the latest option when it comes to choosing an Internet service provider. While it is touted as a futuristic and fantastic way to connect to the Internet, is it better than what we already have in Nigeria? Let’s find out.

Bolu Abiodun

3 days ago

Telecoms

Data Wars 2022: Nigeria’s mobile Internet space needs more competition

We dive deep into the data to see who is dominating Nigeria's mobile Internet market, and how it affects you.

Emmanuel Paul

2 weeks ago

Telecoms

UK’s Africell receives mobile money licence in Angola

Africa-focused telecom services provider, Africell has received a licence to operate its mobile money service, Afrimoney, in Angola. This could bring much-needed excitement to Angola's digital space after years of slow-paced growth.

Emmanuel Paul

3 weeks ago

Telecoms

Telecel Group to acquire Vodafone’s operations in Ghana

Telecel Group has received approval from the National Communications Authority (NCA) to purchase Vodafone Group's operations in Ghana. The acquisition will transfer Vodafone's 70% stake in Ghana Telecommunications Co to Telecel.

Emmanuel Paul

3 weeks ago

Telecoms

Africa is not ready for 5G, but experts say it needs to keep pushing

African countries might be issuing licences, and telcos might be marketing aggressively, but the data shows Africa only ticks one box for 5G readiness. We take a closer look at the numbers and insights from experts to determine if you should care about 5G in Africa.

Emmanuel Paul

4 weeks ago

Telecoms

Airtel acquires 5G, 4G spectrums for $317 million to offer 5G services in Nigeria

Airtel has acquired 5G and 4G spectrums for $316 million to support its plan to launch the 5G network and expand its existing 4G footprint in Nigeria. Airtel will now compete with licence holders, MTN, in the race to dominate Nigeria’s young and tough 5G market.

Emmanuel Paul

4 weeks ago

Telecoms

Equinix to invest $160 million in South Africa Data Centre after acquiring Nigeria’s MainOne

Equinix plans to invest $160m in its first African data centre in South Africa, targeting banks, content and media companies, and hyper-scalers. The move follows its acquisition of Nigeria's MainOne and aims to tap into the growing internet-using population in Africa.

Emmanuel Paul

2 months ago

Telecoms

6 ways the CBN’s cash withdrawal limit could benefit Nigeria’s telecom companies, from new revenue streams to increased customer penetration

Nigeria's telecoms companies can cash in on the CBN’s cash withdrawal limit, and it could open new revenue streams, partnerships, and products. Here are 6 ways they could aid and benefit from the move towards a cashless economy.

Emmanuel Paul

2 months ago

Telecoms

The FCT Minister has reduced Right of Way charges for telecommunications companies by 90%

The new lowered prices will begin to apply on December 1, 2022, and will last for the next two years.

Samuel Okike

2 months ago

Telecoms

MTN Zambia launches its 5G network, becoming the first telco in the country to offer the service commercially

According to MTN Zambia CEO, the services cover approximately 65% of the population in Lusaka, Kitwe, and Ndola, as well as parts of Chingola, Solwezi, and Kalumbila.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Telecoms

Mobile Network Operators in Ghana commence blocking of SIM cards following a directive by the communication ministry

The action was taken in response to a directive issued the government to prevent SIM cards that had not been fully registered by November 20 from accessing data services.

Samuel Okike

2 months ago

Telecoms

Google is fulfilling its $1 billion Africa commitment, but its endgame lies somewhere in the cloud

Last year, Google announced plans to invest $1 billion in Africa over five years, and it has begun sharing progress reports. If like us, you’re asking what’s in it for Google, the answer lies somewhere in the cloud and a little close to your doorstep

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Telecoms

With the promise of high-speed Internet from space, can Elon Musk’s Starlink decongest African cities?

More than half of Africa’s population live in urban areas. The numbers suggest people are chasing greener pastures in cities with better infrastructure. What happens if Elon Musk’s Starlink launches and provides Internet services for underserved areas?

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Telecoms

The cities where you can access the fastest Internet in sub-Saharan Africa

Unsurprisingly, Africa's biggest telcos like MTN and Vodacom perform the best in major cities, but how does it fair compared to the rest of the world?

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Telecoms

What you must know as MTN starts rolling out 5G in Nigeria

MTN has begun rolling out 5G in some Nigerian states. While you can now pre-order 5G routers for $100, here's what you should pay closer attention to.

Emmanuel Paul

5 months ago

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