Camtel to expand coverage with competitor networks

02 December 2024

Camtel is looking to leverage its competitors to expand its mobile network coverage with a network sharing agreement with Orange.

With the expansion of its network, Camtel intends to strengthen its competitiveness in the growing mobile telephony market. Camtel is targeting a market share of 10% within two years, compared to less than 5% currently.

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Paratus Kenya JV launched with MoveOn Telecoms Ltd.

27 November 2024

Paratus Group is further cementing its ambitious sub-equatorial expansion with the launch of Paratus Kenya through a joint venture with Nairobi based IT and ISP company, MoveOn Telecoms Ltd. The new company has been created to provide and install Starlink services initially.

Last year, Paratus was announced as an Authorised Reseller of Starlink global LEO satellite services across Africa. The launch of Paratus Kenya follows soon after the opening, last month, of Paratus Eswatini, affirming that the group’s expansion plans continue apace.

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Starlink comes to Niger

26 November 2024

Niger’s National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) has granted an operating license to Starlink.

"The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARCEP) recommends granting the requested license to Starlink Niger Sarlu. Starlink Niger Sarlu undertakes, in accordance with the texts governing electronic communications, to comply with the clauses of the specifications which include, among other things, the obligation to provide services in the event of natural disasters and the payment of financial compensation," said the minutes of the Council of Ministers.

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MTN launches 5G in Benin

25 November 2024

MTN’s launch of commercial 5G and its upcoming deployment throughout Benin are supported in part by a syndicated loan of 65 billion FCFA obtained this year from various regional financial institutions.

In January 2024, MTN announced US$215 million of investments over the next 3 years to strengthen its digital infrastructure in Benin.

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