Eutelsat and Orange form multi-year partnership to deliver LEO connectivity globally
10 June 2025
Eutelsat Group and Orange have announced a multi-year agreement that enables the telecom giant to leverage the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation to offer low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services to enterprise and government customers worldwide, with a focus on Africa and the Middle East.
According to Eutelsat, Orange’s strategic investment aims to enhance its satellite service offerings by providing high-throughput, low-latency, resilient, and sovereign connectivity solutions. These services are designed to ensure reliable communication regardless of location, supporting global mobile backhauling and bridging connectivity gaps in underserved and remote areas.
Find out more Algeria Telecom and ANGEM to support micro-enterprises for network deployment
09 June 2025
Algeria Telecom plans to leverage micro-enterprises financed and supported by the National Microcredit Management Agency (ANGEM) to provide services such as trench digging, cable laying, and network maintenance. To facilitate this collaboration, a database of qualified and available companies will be shared between the two institutions, streamlining coordination and networking.
Algeria Telecom seeks to enhance the quality and coverage of its fibre network, especially in regions often underserved by larger providers. By relying on local stakeholders who are more familiar with the terrain, the company aims to reduce delivery times and costs. For ANGEM, this partnership offers an opportunity to boost employment and ensure the sustainability of micro-enterprises created through microcredit.
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Burkina Faso’s ARCEP imposes consumer protection measures on Orange
09 June 2025
Burkina Faso's Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) has introduced additional obligations for Orange, designated as a ‘powerful operator’ in the country's mobile telephony market. These new measures aim to regulate Orange’s business practices to better protect consumers and foster fair competition.
The obligations focus on enhancing transparency and objectivity in managing mobile offers. Operators are now required to provide consumers with clear, detailed, and easily understandable information about their services, including real-time notifications of balances and usage. They must improve the clarity of their offers, eliminate ambiguities in pricing, and adhere to strict billing rules, such as prioritizing the use of short-term accounts, avoiding the systematic deletion of unused balances at offer expiration, and offering a grace period during renewals.
Find out more Axian Telecom acquires 8% stake in Jumia
09 June 2025
Axian Telecom has acquired an 8% ownership stake in Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform. While specific details of the deal remain limited, Axian emphasized its ongoing dedication to advancing Africa’s digital economy through strategic investments in innovative companies like Jumia.
Supporting its core mission of delivering accessible, innovative, and inclusive digital services across the continent, Axian leverages its brands Yas (mobile) and Mixx by Yas (fintech) to drive digital transformation in various markets. The investment in Jumia aligns with these objectives, positioning Axian to play a significant role in the evolving e-commerce and fintech landscapes.
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