MTN and Accenture conclude ORAN PoC
16 September 2024
Accenture and MTN have successfully concluded a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploring the potential of Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) technology in live networks across South Africa and Nigeria.
The collaboration aims to revolutionize network efficiency while improving customer experiences by utilizing ORAN’s flexible infrastructure.
Find out more Guinea calls for improved telco services
13 September 2024
Rose Pola Pricemou, Guinean Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, urged all stakeholders in the sector to collaborate to improve the quality of telecom services in the country.
Consumers frequently complain about the poor quality of services provided by telecom operators, particularly on social networks.
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Gilat to expand Tier-1 network with Novelsat
12 September 2024
Gilat Telecom plans to expand a Tier-1 cellular network's capacity and reach in Africa using Novelsat's satellite modems.
This initiative aims to significantly enhance high-speed connectivity for both existing and new locations in Africa. Leveraging Novelsat's SCPC modems, Gilat Telecom will extend the satellite network to new areas and substantially increase the network's overall capacity to ensure more robust and faster broadband services.
Find out more AMN utilises Starlink to backhaul at 100 sites
11 September 2024
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has successfully utilised SpaceX's Starlink constellation to provide satellite backhaul at more than 100 of its rural base stations in Nigeria.
AMN expects to double this number before the end of the year. On average, traffic has increased by approximately 45% across all sites that have been migrated to use low Earth orbit (LEO) backhaul.
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