MTN South Africa launches aggressive 4G smartphone push with R99 handsets
12 May 2025
In a significant move to accelerate the adoption of 4G technology across the nation, MTN South Africa has announced plans to make 1.2 million 4G-enabled smartphones available to its prepaid subscribers for an exceptionally low price of just 99 rand (approximately $5.42) each.
The initiative directly addresses the high cost of compatible smartphones, which has been identified as a major barrier to customers migrating to faster, more modern networks.
Find out more Airtel Africa partners with Starlink to expand satellite internet
08 May 2025
Airtel Africa has entered into a strategic partnership with American aerospace company SpaceX to integrate Starlink satellite internet services into its network. This collaboration aims to enhance broadband connectivity in both urban and rural areas across Africa by utilizing cellular backhaul, enabling Airtel to deliver improved voice and data services to previously underserved regions.
“This partnership with SpaceX is a milestone that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing Africa’s digital economy through strategic investments and collaborations. Next-generation satellite connectivity will ensure every individual, business, and community has reliable and affordable internet access, even in the most remote and underserved regions,” said Sunil Taldar, Managing Director of Airtel Africa.
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Can AI in RAN address MNO challenges across Africa?
08 May 2025
Mikko Lavanti, Nokia Mobile Networks SVP of Middle East and Africa
In 2024, the African telecoms industry faced many challenges, including high deployment costs, high operating costs, rising energy tariffs and unreliable energy supply from the grid. All these factors had a knock-on impact on performance and profitability.
Fortunately, artificial intelligence (AI) is introducing new ways of overcoming these challenges, particularly in its optimisation of Radio Access Networks (RAN).
Find out more Beyond the call: the rise of Africa’s techcos
06 May 2025
The African telecoms industry is at a crossroads. Once focused solely on connectivity, operators are now evolving into technology companies — or ‘techcos’ — to expand their service offerings, drive revenue, and remain competitive in a rapidly digitising world...
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