Experts believe cables, satellites will fix Africa's connectivity woes
Industry analysts predict LEO satellite services will play an important role in connecting previously unconnected areas.
Lezeth Khoza
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Kenya’s tech regulator issues ultimatum on IPv6 migration
Communications Authority of Kenya says by July 2023, only IPv6-compatible devices will work.
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IXP ecosystems central to Africa’s digital economic drive
Internet Society says internet exchange points play critical role in expanding internet access and lowering connectivity costs in Kenya and Nigeria.
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New IXP launched in Lubumbashi, DRC
Internet Society teams up with DRC's ISPA and Facebook to support new initiative aimed at improving access to the internet.
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Accessibility, local content at the core of Africa's internet challenge
Internet Society and African IXP Association schedule forum for August in Mauritius to discuss issue.
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MTN to launch budget smartphones in early 2019
Operator confirmed SA and Nigeria as primary targets for Q1 next year.
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Mixed response to Nigeria's broadband penetration success
Internet Society's regional representative believes industry regulator should prioritise user experience above penetration targets.
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Internet Society pushes localisation agenda for Africa
Organisation's representatives say continent is paying far too much to communicate with itself.
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Internet Society delves deeper to extract data value
Organisation rolls out African Route-Collectors Data Analyser.