15 March 2024
Towerco Of Africa and WeLight have are pooling energy and telecommunications infrastructures in the most remote areas of Madagascar.
Madagascar has one of the lowest rates of access to electricity, reaching only 33.7%, while digital connectivity stands at 22%. This partnership aims to promote socio-economic inclusion through the energy and digital transition.
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Mobilise has launched Tier 5 MVNE services to cater to this burgeoning market segment in Nigeria.
There are more than 200 million mobile users in Nigeria, with the market currently valued at US$9.09 billion and projected to reach US$11.43 billion by 2029. In 2023, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) issued more than 30 MVNO licences.
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13 March 2024
MTN Group has signed a partnership agreement with mobile satellite connectivity solutions provider Omnispace to allow it to expand its mobile offering using satellites by adding 5G services and the Internet of Things (IoT), among others.
“This collaborative effort would provide access to secure, cost-effective and ubiquitous 5G mobile connectivity by seamlessly integrating our respective satellite and terrestrial networks,” said Ram Viswanathan, CEO of Omnispace.
Find out more13 March 2024
Paratus Zambia has completed its metro fibre network in partnership with Meta.
Paratus Zambia, a subsidiary of the pan-African network operator Paratus Group, began the project in the fourth quarter of 2022 to construct a 700km open access metro fibre network which will improve high-quality connectivity in under-served communities in ten Zambian cities and towns. With this newly built fibre network, Paratus will leverage the fibre cores and provide reliable, high-capacity last mile connectivity to its clients.
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