Internet affordability gap widens between Africa and global counterparts
Research from Surfshark highlights differences between continent and high income countries abroad.
Michael Malakata
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Africell confirms Afriphone assembly plans for DRC
Company will begin assembly of handsets in January 2022.
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Libya vows to end telecommunications monopoly
Country’s Prime Minister lists poor quality of service and high cost of communication as key challenges.
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Zambia’s Beeline Telecoms runs into early trouble
Company requests extension on deadline to launch operations, authorities cite equipment, procurement issues.
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Zambia: market makes way for new virtual payment solution
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Smart Africa and Afriwave Telecom Ghana forge strategic alliance
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Africell pins hope of early expansion on Angola datacentre
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SADC region urged to rethink its stance on cyber security legislation
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Djibouti Telecom to construct new cable landing station
Resource is intended to serve as a neutral digital port to provide an open access cable landing service.
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Gambia: mobile operator Comium appeals to have licence suspension lifted
Suspension in force until 4 November due to outstanding fees, according to country’s industry regulator.
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IHS pens lucrative deal to tap into Egypt’s tower market
New consortium IHS Telecom Towers Egypt S.A.E established and new licence application initiated.
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MEA projected to add 7.58m 5G subscribers this year
Research by GlobalData shows increased investment by telcos in network infrastructure and coverage.