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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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Nigeria’s 9mobile has rebranded to T2, its second major name change in eight years, as it battles falling subscribers and fierce competition.
Airtel Nigeria says it is working with device manufacturers to make 5G smartphones more affordable. However, many Nigerians still can’t afford 4G devices.
Airtel Nigeria says it is building the country’s largest data centre, a 38MW hyperscale facility in Eko Atlantic designed not just for cloud hosting, but to power artificial intelligence
MTN Ghana’s H1 2025 profit in dollars surpassed Nigeria’s by $56 million, spotlighting the cedi’s strength and naira’s weakness.
Airtel Africa’s net profit jumped 5x as mobile data use and mobile money transactions surged, highlighting the telco’s successful bet on digital services amid forex volatility.
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MTN Uganda has received shareholder approval to spin off its fintech arm, paving the way for greater investor interest and a potential public listing within five years.
Over 18,000 Nigerians ditched Internet providers like Starlink and FibreOne in the past six months, as rising prices and poor service quality push subscribers to reassess value for money.
MTN Nigeria executives said Nigerians won’t need AWS, Azure, and Google since the launch of its data centre. We looked at the specs and promises, and here’s what we found.
MTN’s nationwide roaming deal lets 9Mobile users piggy-back on Nigeria’s widest network, promising stronger signals, fewer dropped calls, and a lifeline for the struggling operator.
MTN has launched West Africa’s largest tier III data centre. Valued at over $253 million, the telco declared Nigerian startups will not need AWS, Google, others anymore.
Starlink subscriptions in Kenya have dropped, but the company has reopened sign-ups as it battles pricing and regulatory hurdles across Africa.
Bosun Tijani becomes vice-chair of the ITU Council 2025, marking a historic leadership role for Nigeria and boosting Africa’s influence in global digital governance.
Access Bank’s move to freeze MTN Nigeria’s accounts over a ₦180.95bn debt has been dismissed by a Lagos court. The judge ruled there was no urgent risk to the funds.
Sierra Leone is set to launch its first 5G network, powered entirely by renewable energy. The move could transform digital access and sustainability efforts.
Starlink has shut down internet access for South African users on roaming plans after ICASA warned the service is unlicensed. The move affects thousands relying on the satellite provider.
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South Africa is cracking down on Starlink use, seizing equipment and exposing tensions between enforcing telecom rules and expanding rural internet access.
MTN Nigeria’s CTO, Yahaya Ibrahim, says users can expect significant network upgrades by Q4 2025 as the telco addresses infrastructure gaps, vandalism, and growing demand.
After selling 25% of its stake in Safaricom in 2008, Kenya wants to sell more of what’s left of its 35% as part of efforts to raise over $1 billion in the 2025/26 fiscal year, continuing its privatisation agenda.