Tigo Tanzania unveil new fibre products for home, business

According to Brian Longwe, CEO of Converged Technology Networks, effective Internet traffic interchange between networks is critical for a robust Internet in Africa.

The telco launched the various packages, including fibre-based connectivity.

South Africa says it has connected over 740,000 households to the internet this year, primarily through 4,250 Wi-Fi hotspots.

The telco says this investment aims to bridge the digital gap and deliver affordable connectivity to millions of Nigerians who now lack access to telecom services.

Minette Libom Li Likeng, Cameroon's minister of posts and telecoms, has asked for a probe in order to protect customers in the future.

The solutions will help BoFiNet connect enterprises and institutions in Mahalapye, Kanye, Tlokweng, and Molepolole.

The two companies are working to connect 500 sites in Madagascar as they aim to provide first-time phone broadband services to people across the country.

Each kiosk would serve at least 5,000 community members and will offer e-commerce, e-education, and e-health services.

Project Kuiper aims to improve global internet access through a network of 3,236 low-earth orbit satellites.

The goal is for all users in the East African country of 14 million to have access to a 4G-enabled phone.

According to a recent study, the demand for additional international connections offered by undersea cables will only increase in the future, requiring policymakers to plan ahead.