Benin hits 8.5 million unique mobile subscribers
24 April 2024
The number of unique subscribers to mobile telephone services in Benin was 8.5 million hit on 31 December 2023, while the country had 16.3 million SIM cards.
The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services’ (ARCEP) 2023 annual activity report showed an average of two SIM cards per person and a penetration rate mobile of 67.3%.
Find out more TelCables West Africa launches new Partner Program
19 April 2024
TelCables West Africa has shared details of its innovative Partner Program, designed to empower companies in West Africa to shape the future of digital connectivity, tap into the rapidly growing enterprise market, and expand their businesses internationally.
The TelCables Partner Program enables telecommunication companies, operators, ICT integrators, as well as internet service providers to extend their influence in shaping West Africa digital ecosystem.
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Bayobab completes fibre asset takeover from MTN Zambia
19 April 2024
Bayobab has successfully completed the structural separation and transfer of fibre assets from sister company MTN Zambia.
“The successful sale-and-leaseback transaction with Bayobab Zambia, transferring MTN Zambia's fibre network, marks a pivotal first step in our targeted structural separation of fibre assets, as outlined in Ambition 2025 strategy,” said Ralph Mupita, president and CEO, MTN Group.
Find out more ARCEP and Benin set conditions for NTN
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18 April 2024
The Benin Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) has set the conditions governing the provision of electronic communications services from non-terrestrial networks such as satellites within the national territory. Players already in operation have been granted a six-month deadline to comply.
The new decision is part of ARCEP's mission to ensure market regulation.
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