Elon Musk’s satellite internet, Starlink, has paused the sale of certain business subscriptions and new residential subscriptions in Malawi. The suspension comes after a proposal to raise the subscription fee to reflect the depreciated Malawian Kwacha was rejected by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). When an intending subscriber from Malawi tries to sign up […]

SMART Zambia has launched Phase Two of the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) deployment in Muchinga Province, aiming to enhance Internet access for local government offices. The launch was announced on Friday, October 25, via SMART Zambia’s LinkedIn. The initiative is part of a nationwide effort to boost digital connectivity and improve the region’s public […]

Nigeria’s largest telecom operator, MTN Nigeria, has again called for an upward review of calls and data tariffs, citing high operating costs. The company warned that without an adjustment, it risks shutting down operations. The call was made by MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, during a visit by Fellows of the Media Innovation Program to […]

Somali telecoms and mobile money operator Hormuud Telecom has announced partnerships with MyBank and AgroBank to enhance interoperability with its EVC Plus mobile money platform. The new partnerships will enable seamless integration between EVC Plus and the banking services offered by MyBank and Agro Bank. EVC Plus is Somalia’s largest mobile money platform, serving a […]

Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria announced on Friday the introduction of paper-based biodegradable eco-friendly SIM cards as part of its Project Zero goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. The biodegradable paper-based SIM card, according to MTN, is safer for the environment since it promotes the management of products throughout […]

MTN Nigeria on Tuesday pleaded with the federal government to reconsider the company’s request to hike call and data rates arguing that the tariffs are no longer sustainable due to high operational costs worsened by skyrocketing inflation and naira depreciation. MTN Chief Financial Officer Modupe Kadri made the appeal after asserting that excessive inflation and […]

Association of Licensed Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ALTON) has flayed Starlink Satellite for increasing Internet subscription tariffs without obtaining permission from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). Two weeks ago, Elon Musk’s Starlink upped monthly subscription fees by 97 percent, from N38,000 to N75,000, in addition to a 34 percent rise in hardware package costs, from […]

Liberia has inked a one-year licensing deal with tech tycoon Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet service to improve coverage throughout the under-connected West African nation. During the agreement signing on Thursday, Abdullah L. Kamara, the acting head of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), informed the media that the country presently has about 60 percent of […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Tuesday commenced pre-enforcement action against Starlink to stop the data service provider from increasing its tariffs. Pre-enforcement action is the term for actions done to address any problems or avoid non-compliance before a law, regulation, or agreement is enforced. The development occurred just hours after NCC’s Director of Public […]

MTN has unveiled three new executives to spearhead its operations in Uganda, adding to its robust workforce for efficient services. Thomas Motlepa, was appointed the Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO), Peace Kabatangare Zulu was tapped as the General Manager of Internal Audit and Forensics while Franklin Kano Ocharo was named the General Manager of […]

PostBank Uganda, together with MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), has introduced XtraCash, a digital microlending service, to offer short-term loans to approximately 13 million MTN MoMo customers. Customers will find it easier to handle financial issues as a result of this agreement since they would have convenient access to microloans for to cover their daily expenses. […]

MTN Congo declared that it is the first telecom operator in Central Africa to roll out 5G, calling it a “digital revolution” that will change the lives of Congolese people. This occurred two years after MTN Congo, purportedly the first operator in the nation to do so, debuted its 5G network in the country’s pilot […]

The monthly subscription fee for Starlink, Elon Musk‘s internet service provider, has increased by 97% in Nigeria, from N38,000 to N75,000. The business also raised the Starlink hardware kits for new customers by 34%, from N440,000 to N590,000. Starlink has raised subscription fees twice despite repeatedly adjusting the cost of its gear in Nigeria. In […]

Kenya’s telecommunications operator, Safaricom, has joined forces with Apeiro Ltd and Konvergenz Network Solutions Ltd to support the Ministry of Health’s goal of implementing an Integrated Healthcare Information Technology System (IHTS). The three corporations will implement, maintain, and support the IHTS with a ten-year investment of KES 104,808,136,478 ($812.4 million). Nonetheless, after the project’s major […]

In response to the expanding demands of individual and corporate clients, Safaricom has boosted internet speeds for residential and commercial users. In addition, Safaricom announced that it has launched a new, ultra-fast 1000Mbps (Gigabit per second) Platinum plan for home fibre, priced at $154.44 (KES 20,000) per month. It makes Safaricom the first provider of […]

Ethio Telecom, Ethiopia’s leading state-owned telecommunications company, is deepening its commitment to Ethiopia’s digital transformation by engaging in strategic talks with Shandong Hi-Speed Group, a Chinese enterprise, about constructing a hyper-scale data centre. This initiative aligns with Ethio Telecom’s broader strategy to advance the country’s digital economy, foster innovation, and support its Lead Growth Strategy. […]

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) has launched a campaign dubbed “Save Our Fibre” to throw light on construction projects in the country that are contributing to fibre cuts and how they affect the quality of telecoms and broadband services. In the first half of 2024, telcos spent a whopping GHS118 million on 5,000 fibre […]

Nigerian telecom providers are stepping up talks to investigate novel approaches, such as satellite technology and renewable energy sources, to lessen the industry’s spiralling operating costs. This announcement was made by telecom industry insiders who spoke at the Nairametrics Industry Spotlight webinar over the weekend of “Beyond Connectivity: Telcos and the Future of Financial Inclusion […]

Ghana’s top mobile telecom company, MTN, has restated its dedication to fostering innovation and technology among small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) by unveiling its 4G internet router. The unveiling took place during the opening ceremony of the Association of Ghana Industries’ Ghana Industrial Summit & Exhibition, which was held at the Accra International Conference Centre. […]

Vodacom South Africa has introduced a 4G “smartphone” that costs only R249 to wean more mobile users from its outdated 2G and 3G infrastructure. Vodacom refers to the Mobicel-branded phone as a “cloud-based handset.” Its introduction aims to “reduce the cost of smartphone access in the country” and encourage more of the operator’s clientele to […]