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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.
Patricia Pedhom Nono hasn’t always been a tech leader, but her achievements say otherwise. With an engineering background, she’s currently a prominent tech leader in sub-Saharan Francophone Africa with 18…
Google’s Equiano, a cutting-edge subsea Internet cable, has launched in Nigeria; With the right measures, here’s how it could change how you experience the Internet in the next three years.
Four months after an approval-in-principle, MTN Nigeria receives a final approval to operate a payment service bank.
MTN displayed its interest in the metaverse by purchasing real estate on Ubuntuland, but how does this affect its users? Is there a bigger game plan?
Airtel has recorded a $1.03 billion revenue in Q3 2021. Voice remains the cash cow, but data revenue increased by almost $100m. Airtel is looking to increase smartphone penetration so…
Google’s is set to launch Equiano, a 100 terabit subsea Internet cable. While this cable might not get much demand today, Google says it’s betting on the next 300 million…
On Monday, August 30, 2021, South Africa’s ICT Authority informed telcos it would be revoking access to its emergency spectrum use. However, it appears the country’s 5G network might be…
Tizeti, under the NCC’s supervision, is currently testing a next-gen technology that could deliver over 30 times the average Internet speeds in Nigeria. @techpointdotng’s @eruskkii walks us through this exciting…
In May 2020, @Facebook announced its 2Africa undersea Internet cable project to increase Internet connectivity in Africa. Now, the cable will extend to three more countries, including a landing in…
Following MainOne’s Data Centre launch in Ghana, @Techpointdotng’s @eruskkii deeply explores how its cloud solutions and connection to global Internet exchanges could kickstart a new digital era for West Africa’s…
Airtel Africa has received a $200 million investment to reduce its debt and improve network and sales infrastructure. This follows a $200 million investment and a $100 million investment in…
@Facebook has partnered with @LiquidInTech to build a long haul metro fibre network in Democratic Republic of Congo. While this could increase Internet usage and connectivity, do mobile network providers…
Nigeria’s broadband coverage might be in for a massive increase, as telecom giant, MTN, has revealed plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years to boost broadband penetration.
Following the issuance of two licences per the Uganda National Payment System (NPS) Act 2020, @Airtel_Ug has announced the separation of Airtel Money from its telecommunication business.
As Nigeria plots a path to global ICT relevance, it wants to review its licence structure for telecom companies. It could have far-reaching effects on regular calls, the Internet, and…
Call and data services may be interrupted as the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) is set to commence a three-day warning strike today, June 16…
Months after disclosing plans to sell 4,500 towers in five countries, Airtel Africa sells its Tanzanian towers to SBA Communications Corporation and Paradigm Infrastructure Ltd for $175 million to reduce…
Nigeria has lost 15.5 million subscribers following NIN registrations and a ban on the purchase of new SIMs. Six months on, Nigeria also made the least progress in subscriber growth…
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, @NgComCommission, has released its Q1 2021 report on subscriber complaints. Compared to past figures, there is a huge improvement. Find out what could have influenced this.
Two weeks after the Nigerian Communications Commission signed an agreement to kick-start 5G deployment, Senate’s call for suspension creates further roadblocks.
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Patricia Pedhom Nono hasn’t always been a tech leader, but her achievements say otherwise. With an engineering background, she’s currently a prominent tech leader in sub-Saharan Francophone Africa with 18 years of experience. Welcome to a new episode of Expert and African.
Google’s Equiano, a cutting-edge subsea Internet cable, has launched in Nigeria; With the right measures, here’s how it could change how you experience the Internet in the next three years.
Four months after an approval-in-principle, MTN Nigeria receives a final approval to operate a payment service bank.
MTN displayed its interest in the metaverse by purchasing real estate on Ubuntuland, but how does this affect its users? Is there a bigger game plan?
Airtel has recorded a $1.03 billion revenue in Q3 2021. Voice remains the cash cow, but data revenue increased by almost $100m. Airtel is looking to increase smartphone penetration so customers use more data.
Google’s is set to launch Equiano, a 100 terabit subsea Internet cable. While this cable might not get much demand today, Google says it’s betting on the next 300 million Internet users in Africa
On Monday, August 30, 2021, South Africa’s ICT Authority informed telcos it would be revoking access to its emergency spectrum use. However, it appears the country’s 5G network might be in trouble. Why? Read this to find out.
Tizeti, under the NCC’s supervision, is currently testing a next-gen technology that could deliver over 30 times the average Internet speeds in Nigeria. @techpointdotng’s @eruskkii walks us through this exciting development
In May 2020, @Facebook announced its 2Africa undersea Internet cable project to increase Internet connectivity in Africa. Now, the cable will extend to three more countries, including a landing in South-East Nigeria.
Following MainOne’s Data Centre launch in Ghana, @Techpointdotng’s @eruskkii deeply explores how its cloud solutions and connection to global Internet exchanges could kickstart a new digital era for West Africa’s second-largest economy.
Airtel Africa has received a $200 million investment to reduce its debt and improve network and sales infrastructure. This follows a $200 million investment and a $100 million investment in 2021.
@Facebook has partnered with @LiquidInTech to build a long haul metro fibre network in Democratic Republic of Congo. While this could increase Internet usage and connectivity, do mobile network providers have the infrastructure to leverage the fibre network?
Nigeria’s broadband coverage might be in for a massive increase, as telecom giant, MTN, has revealed plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years to boost broadband penetration.
Following the issuance of two licences per the Uganda National Payment System (NPS) Act 2020, @Airtel_Ug has announced the separation of Airtel Money from its telecommunication business.
As Nigeria plots a path to global ICT relevance, it wants to review its licence structure for telecom companies. It could have far-reaching effects on regular calls, the Internet, and the country’s ICT sector
Call and data services may be interrupted as the Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) is set to commence a three-day warning strike today, June 16 2021.
Months after disclosing plans to sell 4,500 towers in five countries, Airtel Africa sells its Tanzanian towers to SBA Communications Corporation and Paradigm Infrastructure Ltd for $175 million to reduce its debt.
Nigeria has lost 15.5 million subscribers following NIN registrations and a ban on the purchase of new SIMs. Six months on, Nigeria also made the least progress in subscriber growth compared to previous years.
Nigeria’s telecom regulator, @NgComCommission, has released its Q1 2021 report on subscriber complaints. Compared to past figures, there is a huge improvement. Find out what could have influenced this.
Two weeks after the Nigerian Communications Commission signed an agreement to kick-start 5G deployment, Senate’s call for suspension creates further roadblocks.