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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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MTN Group Fintech has partnered with Network International to enhance its digital payment processing across Africa, strengthening its mobile money services and fintech expansion strategy.
Nigeria has set up a joint committee to tackle fibre cuts caused by road projects, aiming to reduce telecom disruptions.
Airtel Nigeria’s revenue fell 40.34% to $738M in 2024 due to Naira devaluation, despite a 3.2% rise in customers and 37.2% growth in data usage.
MTN Nigeria has acknowledged the 200% hike on the 15GB data bundle plan, apologising to its users after severe backlash surfaced following the hike.
French telecom giant, Orange, reports significant revenue growth, propelled by Africa’s and Middle East contribution.
MTN begins tariff hike following approval. Although the NCC has capped tariff hikes at 50%, some MTN tariff plans seem to have increased beyond this limit.
The NCC has signed a grant agreement with Swedfund to improve the Nigerian telecom sector by implementing real-time tracking of consumer data. Find out what it entails here.
Following widespread service disruptions in Lagos, MTN Nigeria has apologised to users but failed to clarify the cause.
Nigeria’s first telecom tariff hike in over a decade has generated numerous debates. But according to Ernest Akinola, a telecoms expert, this increase will help smaller telcos stay afloat.
Vodacom’s latest trading updates revealed that the telecom giant processed $437.1 billion in mobile money transactions in 2024.
With broadband penetration a major project for the government, the total number of Nigerians connected to internet services has dropped by nearly 27% in one year.
Amidst uncertainty, the Nigeria Labour Congress has announced plans to embark on a nationwide protest to oppose the NCC’s approval of a 50% increase in telecom tariffs.
Safaricom is making a strategic move to secure submarine cable landing rights with increasing competition from satellite Internet providers like Starlink.
PAIX Data Centres, a pan-African data centre operator, has announced a new facility in Dakar, Senegal, to bolster Africa’s digital ecosystem.
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has opted out of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)’s planned protest against the recent 50% increase in telecom tariffs approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
The recent 50% tariff hike cannot guarantee the survival of some Nigerian telcos. But experts believe B2B services, such as data centres, are a revenue source telcos need to start embracing if they want to survive.
In the wake of the approval of the 50% hike in telecom services, Nigeria’s consumer protection commission has urged operators to ensure that services are on par with the increased costs.
MTN Nigeria has secured a 10-year renewal of its 800MHz spectrum license from the NCC, reinforcing its market leadership despite recent challenges, coming alongside the recent approval of a 50% tariff increase for operators.
Ahmad Farroukh, appointed as CEO of Nigerian telco Globacom in October 2024, has resigned after just one month in the role.
Starlink, the satellite Internet service by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially launched in Cape Verde. This development introduces new options for consumers, particularly concerning access and affordability.
