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Fixed-wireless access 5G to bridge Africa’s digital divide

The use of 5G mobile technology will help populations not served by fibre to get connected at home and work.
Staff Writer
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Exclusive: Vodacom DR Congo tests 5G as it pushes data, mobile money

Al Americani, CEO of Vodacom DR Congo, spoke to ITWeb Africa about its testing of network upgrades, its infrastructure challenges and the key role that mobile money plays in its offering to the country.
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Oct 31, 2023

4G smartphone usage propels Airtel Africa in interim results

Airtel Africa's regional networks are seeing growing data and smartphone usage, with 4G devices accounting for more than 80% of all data access in the last three months alone.
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Jun 22, 2023

Airtel Kenya expands network coverage

The expansion project includes the deployment of 349 new sites by the end of the year, with an additional 300 sites in the pipeline.
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Mar 8, 2018

Nokia, Orange announce Africa-focused 4G modernisation project

Companies commit to 3-year plan, including dedicated West and Central Africa Support Centre.
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Feb 19, 2018

Huawei ups support for Kenya's Presidential Digital Talent Program

Over 100 trainees from the current PDTP cohort will undergo training in wireless technology at Huawei's Nairobi training centre.
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Dec 7, 2017

Digital communications are revolutionising the railway business

Railway comms have been able to become IP-enabled, and now that process is stepping up another generation with the arrival of LTE, says Huawei Enterprise.
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Sep 14, 2017

MTN SA completes LTE rollout in Rustenburg

The increased LTE coverage in the mining town of Rustenburg was achieved through re-farming of existing spectrum.
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Oct 4, 2016

Algeria: Djezzy bets on 4G to bolster subscriber interest

VimpelCom company seeking to rebound from declining ARPUs and minutes used by subscribers.
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Sep 20, 2016

Telkom revises Fair Use Policy for uncapped LTE

Telco says revision means more value for high data usage customers.
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Sep 6, 2016

Is Africa ready for 5G mobile networks?

While 5G and IoT is said to be poised to revolutionise networks, the practical realities of deployment and delivery mean a great deal more needs to be done.