Tag: Broadband

In a bold move set to reshape Ethiopia's digital landscape, Africa's largest bank by assets, Standard Bank, has entered into a deal with Kenya's telecom giant, Safaricom, to invest $138 ...

Kenya has officially unveiled its broadband mapping system as part of the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems (Africa-BB-Maps) initiative. This continental project, backed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the ...

The UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development convened in Geneva, Switzerland, on Sunday, 6th July 2025, to celebrate 15 years of promoting universal broadband access and digital inclusion. This meeting ...

After a seven-month suspension, Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has officially resumed new subscriptions in Nairobi, Kenya. The freeze began in November 2024 and affected surrounding counties such as ...

According to the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Nigeria urgently needs to expand its fibre-optic infrastructure to meet broadband goals and accommodate increasing digital demands. In its State of Africa's Infrastructure ...

As Nigeria rapidly approaches its 2025 deadline for 70 per cent broadband penetration, recent figures present a concerning picture: the nation is still well behind plan. According to the latest ...

Starlink is shaking up Africa's internet market — and it's now the cheaper option in several countries. Starlink's monthly fee in Ghana is half that of that of the top ...

MTN Nigeria has rebranded its fibre broadband service, unveiling FibreX, a refreshed and modernised offering that redefines high-speed internet access nationwide. This move signifies a strategic push by the telecommunications ...

SpaceX's Starlink broadband service has achieved a significant breakthrough by establishing peering at NAPAfrica, the largest Internet exchange in South Africa. This development came to light when a Reddit user ...

Minister Solly Malatsi spearheads efforts to prioritize broadband access as a key driver of economic growth and empowerment in a bold move to transform South Africa's digital landscape. The government's ...