Tag: Connectivity

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to promoting the growth of 5G technology and enhancing revenue in the telecommunications sector. During a recent budget defence meeting with ...

Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that Ericsson has been chosen by Ooredoo Qatar to supply and deploy the latest Radio Access Network and Microwave backhaul solutions, enhancing Qatar's network performance ...

Emerging satellite technologies, particularly Low-Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOs), are increasingly viewed as promising solutions for Africa, especially in areas where traditional infrastructure deployment is challenging or economically unviable. Industry experts ...

Recently, MTN, China Telecom, and Huawei reached a significant agreement to establish an advanced 5G private network for one of the premier manganese mining companies in the Northern Cape, South ...

Public Interest SA, a non-profit organisation, has called on the South African government to maintain its transformation policies as it considers the launch of Elon Musk's Starlink low-Earth orbit (LEO) ...

Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has reportedly struck a multi-year, multi-million-dollar partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb to deliver LEO satellite services across Nigeria. According to industry reports, NIGCOMSAT will leverage OneWeb’s ...

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by SpaceX, has officially commenced its operations in Liberia. This launch represents the company’s inaugural foray into the African market in 2025, setting the ...

Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Dr Bosun Tijani has announced that telecom tariffs in Nigeria will soon increase, but not by the 100 per cent proposed by Mobile ...

Kenya's Communications Authority has proposed substantially increasing licencing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs) like Starlink. The proposed regulations would raise the cost of a 15-year by tenfold increase. ...

Broadcast Media Africa has learnt that Liquid Intelligent Technologies has completed the extension of its fibre network in Botswana from Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana. This network spans around 730 km. The ...