Tag: Connectivity

South Africa is preparing to offer Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, a special exemption from the country's Black ownership regulations, a move that could enable the service to launch ...

Africa has generally fallen behind the rest of the world in enjoying state-of-the-art digital infrastructure. However, the region's need for a carrier-neutral data centre has become urgent in today's fast-evolving ...

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 ...

Safaricom has intensified its rural expansion efforts in Kenya, cutting the cost of its 5G routers and deploying dozens of new 5G sites in underserved areas. This move directly challenges ...

According to the latest State of Digital Development in Africa report from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Africa remains the least connected region globally. In 2024, only 38% of the ...

Global digital infrastructure giant Equinix has announced a $140 million investment to enhance internet connectivity across Southern Nigeria. This move represents a strategic expansion beyond the commercial city of Lagos ...

Mobile broadband is an essential resource in Africa, where mobile phones often serve as the primary or sole means of internet access. A significant new investment of $100 million, backed ...

The advent of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite services is set to significantly impact rural internet service providers (ISPs) in South Africa. While this technology presents challenges, it also offers opportunities ...

The advent of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite services is set to significantly impact rural internet service providers (ISPs) in South Africa. While this technology presents challenges, it also offers opportunities ...

At this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Spain, Amara Brewah, Chair of the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA) and head of Sierra Leone's National Communications Authority (NCA) delivered ...