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The Nigerian internet landscape has evolved dramatically, with over 107 million active users as of early 2025. However, the sector faces challenges, including a…
Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape is set for a major transformation as the Nigerian Communications Commission unveiled plans to deploy new spectrum bands that promise to…
Amazon’s satellite internet initiative, Amazon Leo, has secured regulatory approval to operate in Nigeria after the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) granted a seven-year landing…
SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink has launched an unusual grassroots campaign, asking South Africans to directly contact the telecommunications regulator to support regulatory changes…
Airtel Africa announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX that will bring satellite connectivity directly to phones across 14 African markets by 2026. This…
Airtel Africa has signed a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to roll out satellite based Direct-to-Cell connectivity across all 14 African markets where Airtel operates.…
Starlink has launched satellite broadband service in São Tomé and Príncipe, extending its African coverage to one of the continent’s smallest and most geographically…
Vodafone Group and its African subsidiary Vodacom will take majority control of Safaricom after acquiring an additional 20 percent stake in the company.The transaction…
Amazon Moves Closer To Consumer Launch Of Its Satellite Internet Service Amazon has opened the waitlist for Amazon Leo, its new low-Earth-orbit satellite internet…
Vodacom has entered a major digital transformation agreement with Google Cloud, signalling a shift toward cloud-native operations, AI-driven services, and a more competitive data…
4G arrives in Epinga The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia have donated more than 130 smartphones…
Morocco is treating the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as more than a football tournament. It is using the event as a stage to…
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