MTN Group, a telecommunications powerhouse in Africa, has embarked on a transformative journey to redefine itself as a technology company. This strategic shift transcends a response to changing industry trends to a proactive approach to embracing Africa’s digital future.  This transition reflects broader trends in the telecom industry, where traditional service providers are increasingly adopting […]

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is scheduled to commence operations in Ghana in August 2024. This launch significantly bridges the digital divide, offering high-speed internet to underserved and remote areas nationwide. Starlink is a satellite internet constellation project developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide global broadband coverage. Unlike traditional internet services that rely on […]

Starlink, a company that provides satellite internet service, currently rents kits in Kenya for fifteen dollars per month. Starlink’s high-speed internet service is now here! Starlink offered a new renting option on Wednesday for people who cannot afford the hardware. This innovative technology makes high-speed internet affordable for everyone. The $350 Starlink kit can now […]

Telecommunications giant MTN Nigeria is embroiled in a ₦945 million dispute with Osun State over unpaid right-of-way (RoW) fees. This ongoing conflict highlights the complex relationship between telecom operators and state governments regarding infrastructure development, regulatory enforcement, and the financial implications of RoW fees. The dispute dates back to MTN’s agreement with O’odua Infraco Resources […]

Telecel Ghana has won six awards for its outstanding work in broadband access innovation, digital change, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the creation of new products. The National Communications Awards (NCAs) named Patricia Obo-Nai, Telecel Ghana’s CEO, the Telecom CEO of the Year and Juliana Ametorwogo, Telecel Ghana’s President of Women in Technology, the Outstanding […]

After realising a loss of ₦30.3 billion ($18 million) on the acquisition of Nigeria’s final Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network in 2016, MTN has dissolved Visafone. A note in its H1 2024 financial statement stated, “Visafone is now fully liquidated following the absorption by MTN Nigeria.” “During this period, the liquidation process was completed, […]

MTN Communications Nigeria Limited, Golden Penny Power Limited, Havenhill Synergy, and other parties have received permits for mini-grid electricity generation from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). According to the NERC, three new trade licenses and nine new off-grid generation licenses, totalling 109.69 megawatts, were issued in the first quarter of 2024. According to a […]

The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) recently expressed compassion for telecom providers’ difficult circumstances, which have resulted in extremely subpar communication services throughout the nation. According to the satellite provider, its goal is to let the telcos use its services and solutions to enhance their service offerings. This is also because it provides telcos with […]

S.Mobile and MTN Nigeria have collaborated in a move that might transform millions of Nigerians’ access to digital services and financial inclusion. This strategic alliance will distribute MTN’s MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) and data bundles, providing a smooth entry point to financial services and connectivity. Through this relationship, two industry leaders with different strengths […]

The 47 counties in Kenya are now part of the 5G network that telecom provider Safaricom has expanded. Safaricom’s overall number of 5G sites has increased from 803 in March to 1,114, as 311 new sites were deployed during the previous four months. With installations in 102 towns, Safaricom’s 5G network now reaches 14% of […]

To improve customer service and speed up broadband access, Vodacom is spending more than R800 million on new network sites, mobile network modernisation, full-fibre broadband rollout, and energy projects this fiscal year. Notably, the region will establish new sites in deep rural areas that have never had connectivity to close the digital divide in isolated […]

A week after announcing his exit as the Chief Operating Officer of MTN Nigeria, Hassan Jaber has been appointed as the new CEO of AXIAN Telecom, replacing Stéphane Oudin. Hassan Jaber will take over as CEO on August 19, 2024, from Stéphane Oudin, who will now serve as a board member and advisor to the […]

Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has been named to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research Board of Trustees. In a statement released on Friday, Tijani hailed it as a victory for Nigeria and expressed his gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for inviting him to join the board. “My […]

For its half-year results, MTN Group has issued a warning predicting a 140% to 150% decline in headline profits per share (HEPS) and a 175% to 180% loss in earnings per share (EPS). The declining value of the Nigerian naira and the ongoing turmoil in Sudan are blamed for the decrease. The corporation attributes a […]

Following regulatory permission, MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom company by subscriber base, has completed the sale of its Guinea-Bissau business to Telecel, a company located in Mexico. The transaction is a component of MTN’s goal to exit more petite West and Central African regions, which, according to the company’s 2023 annual results, only made up […]

MTN Nigeria has notified the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public that the company and IHS have successfully negotiated binding commercial terms of the current infrastructure sharing and master lease agreements. MTN’s announcement is in response to the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on April 30, 2024. It was one of the plans presented […]

SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has announced a new alliance with Touch and Pay, which owns Cowry Card and offers automated payment solutions. SmartCash customers can now use the SmartCash mobile app to top off their Cowry cards, facilitating easy and frictionless transit payments. Read also: Airtel Africa risks $4 million […]

Telecommunications companies have received an order from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to streamline their rate plans, bundling, and marketing initiatives. This action aims to give subscribers accurate, comprehensible, and unambiguous information about the cost of voice, short messaging service (SMS), and data services. Read also: NCC denies approving telecom tariff hike “Show features of […]

In its statement on Saturday, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) denied approving new telecom tariff plans. This is in reaction to a news article published by some online media. “The NCC has neither approved any new Telecom Tariff Plans nor hike as reported online. The public is advised to please disregard. NCC issued a directive […]

In the first half of 2024, MTN Nigeria blocked 8.6 million users from using its services for failing to obey government directives to link their National Identity Numbers (NIN) to their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM). The largest mobile provider in the nation said in its half-year financial results for the period ending June 30, 2024, […]