4G Networks

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Connectivity
Vodacom, Orange partner to expand rural network coverage in DRCVodacom, Orange partner to expand rural network coverage in DRC

Telecoms operators Vodacom and Orange have announced a rural infrastructure partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), pledging to jointly construct up to 2,000 new solar-powered basestations over the next six years.

byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Jan 14, 2025
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1 Min Read
Ghana's Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful.
5G Networks
Ghana's 5G rollout timeline unknownGhana's 5G rollout timeline unknown
byMatshepo Sehloho
Jan 7, 2025
1 Min Read
Paula Gilbert and Todd Ashton speaking at Africa Tech Festival 2024
5G Networks
ATF 2024: Ericsson's Todd Ashton on 4G & 5G growth in AfricaATF 2024: Ericsson's Todd Ashton on 4G & 5G growth in Africa
byPaula Gilbert
Dec 17, 2024
13 Min View
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5G Networks
A third of mobile users in sub-Saharan Africa will be on 5G by 2030 – EricssonA third of mobile users in sub-Saharan Africa will be on 5G by 2030 – Ericsson
byPaula Gilbert
Nov 29, 2024
1 Min Read
MTN logo outside its offices
5G Networks
MTN Nigeria has fastest network in West, Central Africa – OoklaMTN Nigeria has fastest network in West, Central Africa – Ookla
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 28, 2024
1 Min Read
ECOWAS representatives from Ghana and The Gambia
Connectivity
The Gambia, Ghana to implement free roamingThe Gambia, Ghana to implement free roaming
byMatshepo Sehloho
Nov 21, 2024
1 Min Read
South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi
Regulation
SA minister calls for 'market-led approach' to 2G, 3G sunset
SA minister calls for 'market-led approach' to 2G, 3G sunset
Nov 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
African man with red dreadlocks, wearing multicolor button up shirt smiles at phone.
4G Networks
4G will outpace 3G by 2030 in sub-Saharan Africa – GSMA
4G will outpace 3G by 2030 in sub-Saharan Africa – GSMA
Nov 8, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Spacecraft orbiting planet Earth for global communications - generated by AI
Connectivity
Intelsat expands satellite cellular backhaul into West Africa
Intelsat expands satellite cellular backhaul into West Africa
Oct 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Omdia
5G Networks
Omdia View: September 2024
Omdia View: September 2024
Oct 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byOmdia Analysts
ECOWAS representatives from Ghana, Togo and Benin
Connectivity
Benin, Ghana and Togo launch free roaming initiative
Benin, Ghana and Togo launch free roaming initiative
Oct 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
telecoms towers at sunset
Connectivity
Mozambique's Tmcel, Ericsson partner to enhance network
Mozambique's Tmcel, Ericsson partner to enhance network
Oct 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
e& Egypt upgrades network with Ericsson Antenna System
Connectivity
e& Egypt upgrades network with Ericsson Antenna System
e& Egypt upgrades network with Ericsson Antenna System
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Competition expected in South Africa's growing MVNO market
4G Networks
Competition expected in South Africa's growing MVNO market
Competition expected in South Africa's growing MVNO market
Jul 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ethiopia's ECA cuts mobile termination rates
Connectivity
Ethiopia's ECA cuts mobile termination rates
Ethiopia's ECA cuts mobile termination rates
Apr 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
A Starlink satellite dish overlooking a mountain view
Connectivity
AMN's Starlink cellular backhaul connectivity is live in Nigeria
AMN's Starlink cellular backhaul connectivity is live in Nigeria
Apr 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa.
Investment
Safaricom users in Ethiopia tick up
Safaricom users in Ethiopia tick up
Feb 7, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Telecoms tower from below
Regulation
MTN SA enlists communities to fight infrastructure theft, vandalism
MTN SA enlists communities to fight infrastructure theft, vandalism
Feb 5, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Orange Madagascar renews license, plans network expansion
Connectivity
Orange Madagascar renews license, plans network expansion
Orange Madagascar renews license, plans network expansion
Jan 29, 2024
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Lyca Mobile shuts down in SA
Connectivity
Lyca Mobile shuts down in SA
Lyca Mobile shuts down in SA
Jan 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Telecel Group adds 300 new 4G sites in Ghana
4G Networks
Telecel Group adds 300 new 4G sites in Ghana
Telecel Group adds 300 new 4G sites in Ghana
Oct 10, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Interview: Econet Wireless Burundi CEO Nepias Njaravaza on growing mobile penetration
Digital Inclusion
Interview: Econet Wireless Burundi CEO Nepias Njaravaza on growing mobile penetration
Interview: Econet Wireless Burundi CEO Nepias Njaravaza on growing mobile penetration
Oct 6, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Interview: Pedro Rabacal on building Safaricom's network in Ethiopia
4G Networks
Interview: Pedro Rabacal on building Safaricom's network in Ethiopia
Interview: Pedro Rabacal on building Safaricom's network in Ethiopia
Sep 29, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Interview: Telekom Networks Malawi CTO Lloyd Gowera on network expansion and 5G
4G Networks
Interview: Telekom Networks Malawi CTO Lloyd Gowera on network expansion and 5G
Interview: Telekom Networks Malawi CTO Lloyd Gowera on network expansion and 5G
Sep 27, 2023
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN Nigeria terminates tower deal with IHS, picks ATC
Partnerships
MTN Nigeria terminates tower deal with IHS, picks ATC
MTN Nigeria terminates tower deal with IHS, picks ATC
Sep 11, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Vodafone, Amazon's Project Kuiper to extend 4G/5G reach
5G Networks
Vodafone, Amazon's Project Kuiper to extend 4G/5G reach
Vodafone, Amazon's Project Kuiper to extend 4G/5G reach
Sep 6, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Telkom Kenya's towers shut down by ATC due to non-payment of fees
Connectivity
Telkom Kenya's towers shut down by ATC due to non-payment of fees
Telkom Kenya's towers shut down by ATC due to non-payment of fees
Sep 4, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Opensignal: South Africa has Africa's fastest download speed
Connectivity
Opensignal: South Africa has Africa's fastest download speed
Opensignal: South Africa has Africa's fastest download speed
Jul 31, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
4G Networks
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
MTN, Airtel launch 4G in Rwanda
Jul 24, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
4G Networks
Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 1B mobile subs by 2028
Ericsson: Sub-Saharan Africa will have 1B mobile subs by 2028
Jun 21, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Opensignal: SA networks have worst 4G signal strength at night
4G Networks
Opensignal: SA networks have worst 4G signal strength at night
Opensignal: SA networks have worst 4G signal strength at night
May 26, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Airtel, MTN renew 3G spectrum licenses in Nigeria
4G Networks
Airtel, MTN renew 3G spectrum licenses in Nigeria
Airtel, MTN renew 3G spectrum licenses in Nigeria
May 12, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SA's Rain expands into mobile voice services
Connectivity
SA's Rain expands into mobile voice services
SA's Rain expands into mobile voice services
May 8, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
South Africa's Rain to move beyond data into mobile voice
Investment
South Africa's Rain to move beyond data into mobile voice
South Africa's Rain to move beyond data into mobile voice
Mar 17, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Algeria's best and worst operators – according to Opensignal
Connectivity
Algeria's best and worst operators - according to Opensignal
Algeria's best and worst operators - according to Opensignal
Mar 3, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor

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Connectivity
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5G Networks
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3 Min Read
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Investment
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