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 Nigeria sees small gain in broadband access
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19 April 2024
Nigeria has seen a small gain in broadband internet access as of February, but it confronts a difficult struggle in attaining its broadband objective for next year, as per the most recent data from the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC).
The country's broadband internet connections climbed by 1.3% month over month in February to 93.4 million.
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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.
Find out more Liquid expands public WiFi network in Kampala
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16 April 2024
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, has partnered with ATC Uganda to expand Liquid’s public WiFi network to 320 hotspots across the city.
The partnership aims to provide convenient and high-speed internet access to users in Kampala, enhancing their online experience and connectivity, without the need for data contracts.
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