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Nigeria regulator to auction additional 3.5GHz 5G spectrum - Connecting Africa
5G Networks
Nigeria regulator to auction additional 3.5GHz 5G spectrumNigeria regulator to auction additional 3.5GHz 5G spectrum

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is planning to auction the remaining two lots of 100MHz in the 3.5GHz spectrum this year.

byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Oct 24, 2022
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Malawi grants Starlink license to operate - Connecting Africa
Regulation
Malawi grants Starlink license to operateMalawi grants Starlink license to operate
byMatshepo Sehloho
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MTN SA 'crowd sourcing' electricity for network
Connectivity
MTN SA 'crowd sourcing' electricity for networkMTN SA 'crowd sourcing' electricity for network
byPaula Gilbert
Oct 18, 2022
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Tanzania rakes in US$187.5M from spectrum auction - Connecting Africa
Regulation
Tanzania rakes in US$187.5M from spectrum auctionTanzania rakes in US$187.5M from spectrum auction
byPaula Gilbert
Oct 12, 2022
1 Min Read
Unlocking Africa's connectivity future through fiber networks
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Unlocking Africa's connectivity future through fiber networksUnlocking Africa's connectivity future through fiber networks
byBCS Group
Oct 10, 2022
1 Min Read
Liquid acquires capacity on Equiano cable - Connecting Africa
Connectivity
Liquid acquires capacity on Equiano cableLiquid acquires capacity on Equiano cable
byMatshepo Sehloho
Oct 7, 2022
1 Min Read
Safaricom network goes live in Addis Ababa - Connecting Africa
Connectivity
Safaricom network goes live in Addis Ababa
Safaricom network goes live in Addis Ababa
Oct 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Google to launch first cloud region in Africa
Cloud Networking
Google to launch first cloud region in Africa
Google to launch first cloud region in Africa
Oct 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cell C's network 60% migrated to roaming partners - Connecting Africa
Connectivity
Cell C's network 60% migrated to roaming partners
Cell C's network 60% migrated to roaming partners
Oct 3, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA's Vumatel, DFA announced as MAZIV companies - Connecting Africa
Investment
SA's Vumatel, DFA announced as MAZIV companies
SA's Vumatel, DFA announced as MAZIV companies
Sep 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Renewable energy key for data center growth – Raxio
Data Centers
Renewable energy key for data center growth – Raxio
Renewable energy key for data center growth – Raxio
Sep 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
SA bank Capitec launches MVNO with data that never expires
Connectivity
SA bank Capitec launches MVNO with data that never expires
SA bank Capitec launches MVNO with data that never expires
Sep 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
BCX, Alibaba Cloud sign distribution deal for SA
Cloud Networking
BCX, Alibaba Cloud sign distribution deal for SA
BCX, Alibaba Cloud sign distribution deal for SA
Sep 23, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
SA regulator extends spectrum feedback deadline
Regulation
SA regulator extends spectrum feedback deadline
SA regulator extends spectrum feedback deadline
Sep 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
MTN Nigeria launches commercial 5G
MTN Nigeria launches commercial 5G
Sep 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Orange Côte d'Ivoire launches 5G lab in Abidjan
5G Networks
Orange Côte d'Ivoire launches 5G lab in Abidjan
Orange Côte d'Ivoire launches 5G lab in Abidjan
Sep 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Liquid, Eutelsat to connect SMEs in East Africa
Connectivity
Liquid, Eutelsat to connect SMEs in East Africa
Liquid, Eutelsat to connect SMEs in East Africa
Sep 16, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Data Centers
Raxio begins construction on new data center in DRC
Raxio begins construction on new data center in DRC
Sep 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connectivity
3G sunset too soon for SA, operators say
3G sunset too soon for SA, operators say
Sep 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Connectivity
Nigerian watchdogs partner against infrastructure vandalism
Nigerian watchdogs partner against infrastructure vandalism
Sep 12, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Social Technology
TikTok pilots 50 free Wi-Fi hotspots in SA
TikTok pilots 50 free Wi-Fi hotspots in SA
Sep 9, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connectivity
Should SA switch off 2G & 3G?
Should SA switch off 2G & 3G?
Sep 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Ghana imposes sanctions on unregistered SIM cards
Regulation
Ghana imposes sanctions on unregistered SIM cards
Ghana imposes sanctions on unregistered SIM cards
Sep 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN Nigeria signs BSS tech deal with Tecnotree
5G Networks
MTN Nigeria signs BSS tech deal with Tecnotree
MTN Nigeria signs BSS tech deal with Tecnotree
Sep 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
Vodacom launches first 5G service in Tanzania
Vodacom launches first 5G service in Tanzania
Sep 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cloud Networking
Amazon opens new office in Johannesburg as cloud demand grows
Amazon opens new office in Johannesburg as cloud demand grows
Sep 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Equatorial Guinea averts Internet disconnection
Connectivity
Equatorial Guinea averts Internet disconnection
Equatorial Guinea averts Internet disconnection
Aug 31, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
North Africa's mobile data is way cheaper than sub-Saharan Africa's
Digital Inclusion
North Africa's mobile data is way cheaper than sub-Saharan Africa's
North Africa's mobile data is way cheaper than sub-Saharan Africa's
Aug 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Regulation
Ghana launches self-service SIM registration app
Ghana launches self-service SIM registration app
Aug 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Safaricom kicks off network rollout in Ethiopia
Connectivity
Safaricom kicks off network rollout in Ethiopia
Safaricom kicks off network rollout in Ethiopia
Aug 29, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
MTN Nigeria turns on 5G services in seven cities
MTN Nigeria turns on 5G services in seven cities
Aug 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connectivity
Ugandan watchdog eyes telco coverage, data collection obligations
Ugandan watchdog eyes telco coverage, data collection obligations
Aug 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Africa Data Centres begins $83M SA expansion
Data Centers
Africa Data Centres begins $83M SA expansion
Africa Data Centres begins $83M SA expansion
Aug 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Malawi telco TNM increases tariffs by 20%
Investment
Malawi telco TNM increases tariffs by 20%
Malawi telco TNM increases tariffs by 20%
Aug 19, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Omdia View: July 2022
5G Networks
Omdia View: July 2022
Omdia View: July 2022
Aug 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
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