Chad orders mobile operators to connect to national fibre network or face sanctions
02 September 2025
The government of Chad has issued a stern ultimatum to mobile operators Airtel and Moov Africa, demanding that they connect to the country’s national fibre-optic backbone within seven days or face potential sanctions.
The directive followed a meeting between Telecommunications Minister Boukar Michel and executives from both companies amid ongoing frustrations over network performance.
Find out more Djibouti Telecom plans extension of DARE1 Subsea Cable to South Africa
01 September 2025
Djibouti Telecom has announced plans to extend its regional subsea cable, Djibouti Africa Regional Express 1 (DARE1), southward along Africa’s east coast to expand connectivity, improve route diversity, and support growing digital demand.
Since becoming operational in 2021, the DARE1 cable system has connected Djibouti City with Bosaso and Mogadishu in Somalia, as well as Mombasa, Kenya, offering a capacity of 36Tbps across three fibre pairs along the Horn of Africa.
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$30 billion revenue predicted for cellular IoT connectivity by 2030
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29 August 2025
A new report from Juniper Research forecasts that operators will generate approximately $30 billion from cellular Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity worldwide by 2030, marking a significant increase of 74% from an estimated $18 billion in 2025. This surge is driven by growing demand for operational efficiency and automation across various industries.
To capitalise on this expanding market, Juniper Research recommends that network operators innovate their monetisation strategies, highlighting the increasing importance of network application programming interfaces (APIs). These APIs provide standardised, on-demand access to cellular network capabilities, enabling operators to transition from traditional monthly subscription fees to flexible, usage-based billing models.
Find out more Niger launches new Internet Exchange Point
29 August 2025
Niger has officially inaugurated a new Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Niamey in a move aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure.
The ceremony was led by Adji Ali Salatou, Minister of Communications and New Information Technologies, who underscored the initiative’s significance in improving national connectivity.
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