USF

Kenya connects 750k unserved, underserved citizens

The project focuses on locations that are currently unserved or underserved, with mobile signals reaching fewer than half of the population.
Maria Macharia
1:30
Aug 25, 2021

Lack of connectivity is costing Malawi

Study by country’s industry regulator finds that telecommunications could generate an additional US$13m in revenue annually.
1:20
Mar 16, 2020

Malawi leans on USF in rural mobile comms rollout

Industry regulator confirms plans to establish telecommunications towers in latest project.
1:20
Feb 18, 2020

Zimbabwe plans US$6-million ICT infrastructure development project

Rollout of shared base stations to bolster connectivity to remote, under-serviced regions.
1:30
Jul 24, 2018

Zim pushes shared infrastructure agenda

Telcos agree on model for now as connectivity to rural and underserviced areas takes precedence in local market.
1:30
Jul 6, 2018

Senegal slams new tax on telecoms operators

Companies will have to pay 5% of turnover at the end of each quarter.
1:40
Jun 14, 2018

Kenya sets aside US$30 million for connectivity projects

USF moves into second phase, initiates open tender on potential service providers.
1:30

How Zimbabwe's USF plans to connect millions side-lined by telcos

Officials to mobilise resources to build an additional 250 sites that will be shared between three main service providers.
2:00
May 23, 2017

Kenya's USF to help connect rural population

Community Authority confirms strategy to extend connectivity services to 5.6% population in underserved areas.
1:30
Apr 26, 2017

Kenya: telcos secure US$8.3m broadband contract

Education focused project included in Communication Authority's broadband drive.
1:50
Dec 9, 2016

Telcos to bankroll Zimbabwe's Health Fund

Finance Minister confirms govt plan to utilise funds to develop e-government platforms and support struggling healthcare services sector.
2:00
Sep 9, 2016

Zimbabwe impounds telecom fund for digitalisation

Authorities utilise Universal Services Fund to support state broadcaster's digitalisation program.