4G Networks

South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi
Regulation
SA minister calls for 'market-led approach' to 2G, 3G sunsetSA minister calls for 'market-led approach' to 2G, 3G sunset

South Africa's Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has called for a 'market-led approach' to the planned shutdown of 2G and 3G networks in South Africa, causing confusion over the government's previous 2027 deadline.

byPaula Gilbert
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African man with red dreadlocks, wearing multicolor button up shirt smiles at phone.
4G Networks
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e& Egypt upgrades network with Ericsson Antenna System
e& Egypt upgrades network with Ericsson Antenna System
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
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
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
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
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
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa.
Investment
Safaricom users in Ethiopia tick up
Safaricom users in Ethiopia tick up
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
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
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
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
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
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byMatshepo Sehloho
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Digital Inclusion
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Interview: Econet Wireless Burundi CEO Nepias Njaravaza on growing mobile penetration
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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
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
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byPaula Gilbert
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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byPaula Gilbert
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
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
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
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
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
SA networks given deadline for 4G/5G completion
5G Networks
SA networks given deadline for 4G/5G completion
SA networks given deadline for 4G/5G completion
Feb 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
North African telcos boost network experience in 2022 - Opensignal
Connectivity
North African telcos boost network experience in 2022 - Opensignal
North African telcos boost network experience in 2022 - Opensignal
Feb 13, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks loses 4G infrastructure monopoly
4G Networks
Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks loses 4G infrastructure monopoly
Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks loses 4G infrastructure monopoly
Feb 7, 2023
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho
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4G Networks
Telkom SA to add MVNOs to network this year
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Jan 20, 2023
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1 Min Read
SA's best mobile network in 2022 revealed
4G Networks
SA's best mobile network in 2022 revealed
SA's best mobile network in 2022 revealed
Jan 16, 2023
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert
New SA digital migration date set for March 2023
Regulation
New SA digital migration date set for March 2023
New SA digital migration date set for March 2023
Dec 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho

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