Airtel Africa Telesonic partners with Nokia to build mega terrestrial fibre network across Africa
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11 November 2025
Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with Nokia to develop a high-capacity terrestrial fibre network spanning East and Central Africa.
The project, unveiled at AfricaCom’s 28th edition, aims to connect multiple countries and link submarine cables to terrestrial infrastructure, significantly enhancing digital connectivity across the continent.
Find out more Morocco launches 5G ahead of Africa Cup of Nations 2025
10 November 2025
Morocco has officially entered the 5G era, with major telecom providers Maroc Telecom, Orange Morocco, and Inwi announcing the deployment of their 5G networks on 7 November.
The new networks deliver speeds exceeding 2 Gbps, near-zero latency, and increased capacity for mobile services. This rollout comes just weeks before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on 21 December, where reliable connectivity will be vital for spectators and organisers alike.
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Broadcast: experience the future of broadcast at AfricaCom 2025
07 November 2025
ST Engineering iDirect brings proven hybrid network solutions to Booth C63.
After demonstrating successful DVB-NIP implementations at IBC 2025, ST Engineering iDirect is bringing the technology revolution to Africa. Visit Booth C63 at AfricaCom 2025 to experience firsthand how hybrid satellite-IP networks are solving Africa's unique connectivity and content delivery challenges.
Find out more Charting the course from telco to techco in Africa
07 November 2025
Ante Mihovilovic, Vice President and Head of Networks at Ericsson Europe, Middle East and Africa
Africa’s telecom industry is at a major inflection point. Connectivity alone is no longer enough – companies and ecosystems now expect intelligent, agile and technology-driven networks.
The shift from traditional telecom operators who provide just connectivity to full-fledged technology companies who deliver a broad suite of digital services is not just a vision; it’s already happening, and it’s being powered by AI, automation, cloud and data-driven operations. The operators who adapt the fastest will lead the next decade of digital growth on the continent.
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