Airtel Zambia

Airtel Zambia suffers new network outage

The telco maintained the outage only affected internet services, however customers reported being unable to make calls or utilise mobile money services.
Arnold Mulenga
1:30
Jan 18, 2023

Airtel rolls out 138 new 4G sites across Zambia

Investment in network continues, with extended reach and 5G launch on the cards.
1:40
Oct 18, 2022

Airtel Zambia latest telco to secure spectrum

Airtel Networks Zambia has purchased 60 MHz of additional spectrum spread across the 800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands.
1:30
Jul 28, 2022

Airtel Zambia launches new fibre connectivity solution for businesses

Company said businesses will have access to connection speeds of up to 10Gbps.
1:30
Sep 14, 2021

Airtel Zambia backs ITU, Cisco-led training initiative

Partnership with Smart Zambia Institute to provide STEM-focused training to school girls across the country.
1:30
Mar 23, 2021

Infratel, Airtel Zambia advance tower sharing with colocation deal

Agreement will enable Airtel to lease multiple installation-ready towers across Zambia.
2:00
Feb 16, 2021

Zambia targets 75% internet penetration with new spectrum licence

Regulator argues the larger the bandwidth, the better the capacity and consequently, potentially, the better the quality of (telecommunications) service.
1:40
Feb 10, 2021

Airtel Zambia, UNCDF announce Last Mile Distribution project

Intention to extend Airtel Money services to users in rural and remote regions.
1:40
Jan 4, 2021

Airtel secures spectrum as Zambia advances 5G strategy

Industry regulator awards operator 800MHz frequency to bolster coverage.
3:10
Oct 20, 2020

Pact to tackle Zambia’s mounting e-waste problem

Airtel Zambia, Ericsson announce ‘Product Take-Back’ scheme, with Companies aware that 21 tons of e-waste has been collected from the Southern African country.
1:50
Feb 7, 2020

Airtel Zambia launches mobile TV app

Offering free to subscribers with registered SIM card and data-enabled headset or device.
1:30

Zambia to prohibit expiry dates on internet bundles

Authorities say this is in the best interests of consumers that needed protection from over-zealous ISPs.