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Omdia View: July 2022
5G Networks
Omdia View: July 2022Omdia View: July 2022

Kenya and Zambia move towards 5G with new spectrum allocations while Tunisie Telecom plans to shut down its 3G network - that and more in this month's Omdia View.

byThe Staff, Contributors
Aug 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
Nigerian broadband penetration increases to 44.5%
Broadband
Nigerian broadband penetration increases to 44.5%Nigerian broadband penetration increases to 44.5%
byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 15, 2022
1 Min Read
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Connectivity
Google's Equiano subsea cable lands on SA shoresGoogle's Equiano subsea cable lands on SA shores
byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 11, 2022
1 Min Read
Zambia's regulator revises 5G spectrum roadmap
5G Networks
Zambia's regulator revises 5G spectrum roadmapZambia's regulator revises 5G spectrum roadmap
byMatshepo Sehloho
Aug 8, 2022
1 Min Read
SA's Openserve to separate from Telkom
Broadband
SA's Openserve to separate from TelkomSA's Openserve to separate from Telkom
byPaula Gilbert
Aug 5, 2022
1 Min Read
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Connectivity
Major data boom for MTN GhanaMajor data boom for MTN Ghana
byPaula Gilbert
Aug 2, 2022
1 Min Read
MTN Nigeria to launch 5G by September
5G Networks
MTN Nigeria to launch 5G by September
MTN Nigeria to launch 5G by September
Aug 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
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Connectivity
The State of Connectivity in Africa in 2022 Report
The State of Connectivity in Africa in 2022 Report
Aug 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
Connectivity
Google, Meta cables will be 'game-changers' for Africa
Google, Meta cables will be 'game-changers' for Africa
Jul 26, 2022
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Airtel pays $40M for Kenyan spectrum
5G Networks
Airtel pays $40M for Kenyan spectrum
Airtel pays $40M for Kenyan spectrum
Jul 25, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Omdia View: June 2022
5G Networks
Omdia View: June 2022
Omdia View: June 2022
Jul 25, 2022
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
Cybersecurity
Vacant cybersecurity jobs contributing to breaches
Vacant cybersecurity jobs contributing to breaches
Jul 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connectivity
Morocco's Internet penetration leads in North Africa
Morocco's Internet penetration leads in North Africa
Jul 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G is lighting up the future of North Africa
Sponsored Content
5G is lighting up the future of North Africa
5G is lighting up the future of North Africa
Jul 13, 2022
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1 Min Read
MTN is SA's fastest network - report
Connectivity
MTN is SA's fastest network - report
MTN is SA's fastest network - report
Jul 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Safaricom's Ethiopian network to go live in August
Connectivity
Safaricom's Ethiopian network to go live in August
Safaricom's Ethiopian network to go live in August
Jul 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Rolling blackouts negatively impact SA telcos
Connectivity
Rolling blackouts negatively impact SA telcos
Rolling blackouts negatively impact SA telcos
Jul 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Sonatel opens Orange 5G Lab in Dakar
5G Networks
Sonatel opens Orange 5G Lab in Dakar
Sonatel opens Orange 5G Lab in Dakar
Jul 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Internet Society commits to expand connectivity in Africa
Connectivity
Internet Society commits to expand connectivity in Africa
Internet Society commits to expand connectivity in Africa
Jun 30, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
East Africa Com 2022: 5G in focus
5G Networks
East Africa Com 2022: 5G in focus
East Africa Com 2022: 5G in focus
Jun 23, 2022
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27 Min View
byThe Staff, Contributors
Vodacom SA beats peers in network quality – report
Connectivity
Vodacom SA beats peers in network quality – report
Vodacom SA beats peers in network quality – report
Jun 23, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
5G Networks
5G subs to hit 200M in MENA by 2027 – Ericsson
5G subs to hit 200M in MENA by 2027 – Ericsson
Jun 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Omdia View: May 2022
Broadband
Omdia View: May 2022
Omdia View: May 2022
Jun 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byThe Staff, Contributors
5G Networks
MTN SA aims for 25% 5G coverage by year end
MTN SA aims for 25% 5G coverage by year end
Jun 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Africa Data Centres to build second 20MW facility in SA
Data Centers
Africa Data Centres to build second 20MW facility in SA
Africa Data Centres to build second 20MW facility in SA
Jun 17, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Connectivity
Telecom Egypt, Aqua Comms partner on EMIC-1 cable landing
Telecom Egypt, Aqua Comms partner on EMIC-1 cable landing
Jun 15, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Investment
Telkom SA's revenue declines as fixed lines dwindle
Telkom SA's revenue declines as fixed lines dwindle
Jun 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Mozambique pledges free Wi-Fi for rural areas by 2024
Connectivity
Mozambique pledges free Wi-Fi for rural areas by 2024
Mozambique pledges free Wi-Fi for rural areas by 2024
Jun 13, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
MTN to supply solar energy to rural sites in Cameroon
Connectivity
MTN to supply solar energy to rural sites in Cameroon
MTN to supply solar energy to rural sites in Cameroon
Jun 10, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Africa Data Centres builds 30MW facility in Ghana
Cloud Networking
Africa Data Centres builds 30MW facility in Ghana
Africa Data Centres builds 30MW facility in Ghana
Jun 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
4G Networks
Airtel Africa spends $42M on additional spectrum in DRC
Airtel Africa spends $42M on additional spectrum in DRC
Jun 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Unitel Angola signs three-year Huawei RAN deal
Connectivity
Unitel Angola signs three-year Huawei RAN deal
Unitel Angola signs three-year Huawei RAN deal
Jun 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor
Starlink gets go ahead in Nigeria and Mozambique, tweets Musk
Regulation
Starlink gets go ahead in Nigeria and Mozambique, tweets Musk
Starlink gets go ahead in Nigeria and Mozambique, tweets Musk
May 31, 2022
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1 Min Read
byFiona Graham, Special Contributor
Renewables key for African data center market – Siemon
Data Centers
Renewables key for African data center market – Siemon
Renewables key for African data center market – Siemon
May 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
byPaula Gilbert, Editor
Cloud Networking
BT, MTN Business announce cloud-security deal
BT, MTN Business announce cloud-security deal
May 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMatshepo Sehloho, Associate Editor

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