Etisalat, one of the leading telecommunications operators in emerging markets recognized by Ookla Speedtest as the world’s fastest mobile network in 2020, partners with Nokia to deploy a 5G network, …
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The Federal Government has announced the issuance of new SIM cards starting on April 19th. According to the statement released by Femi Adeluyi, the technical aide of the minister of …
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Johannesburg-listed MTN has previously said it was looking to spin off its fintech business. MTN Group Ltd. is valuing its mobile-money arm at about $5 billion, joining African wireless carriers …
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State pushes Airtel to give locals 30 per cent stake
The State has introduced new ownership rules in the telecoms sector that will push Airtel Kenya to sell a 30 per cent stake to Kenyans over the next three years …
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Researchers have uncovered an innovative way to tap into the over-capacity of 5G networks, turning them into “a wireless power grid” for powering Internet of Things (IoT) devices that today …
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Vodacom has reduced its 30-day data bundle by 14 per cent to R85 from R99 in line with recommendations of the Competition Commission’s Data Inquiry. According to Jorge Mendes, chief …
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The number of eSIMs installed in devices will increase from 1.2 billion in 2021 to 3.4 billion in 2025, mostly thanks to Apple and Google devices, according to a study …
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As more Nigerians get NIN• Stranded customers lament the inability to retrieve lines despite having NIN• MNOs decry NIMC back-end facilities; employ ‘Pareto Principle on subscribers• NATCOMS wants court order …
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Safaricom to launch 5G network Friday in Nairobi and western Kenya
Safaricom will Friday launch Kenya’s first fifth-generation (5G) mobile internet services targeting major urban centres, making it the inaugural operator to offer commercial and superfast services in the region. The …
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Airtel Tanzania and TPB Bank sign partnership agreement
Airtel Tanzania has announced a new partnership with TPB Bank with the aim of improving and expanding digital financial services in Tanzania such as paying LUKU, DSTV and government utilities …