Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- News
Kenya’s New Mobile Phone Tax Compliance Rules Raise Privacy and Cost Concerns
Kenya's new IMEI registration rules raise privacy, cost, and practicality concerns, impacting consumers, businesses, and tourists; implementation challenges remain.
- News
Privacy and Tax Concerns Arise as Kenya Mandates IMEI Registration for All Phones in 2025
The Communications Authority of Kenya mandates tax compliance for mobile devices through IMEI registration, effective January 1, 2025.
- Announcements
Ben Roberts Bids Farewell to Liquid Intelligent Technologies After 22 Years
Ben Roberts departs Liquid Intelligent Technologies after 22 years, leaving a legacy of innovation, leadership, and transformative impact on Africa's…
- Announcements
Safaricom Introduces Charges for Reverse Call Requests
Safaricom is changing how the reverse call feature works by introducing a new fee impacting millions of users who rely…
- Full Reviews
Airtel Premier Plans in Kenya: My Experience So Far!
Airtel Premier offers flexible postpaid plans with generous data, minutes, and SMS, backed by reliable network coverage, and positive user…
- 24 Bit
Airtel’s Battle for Market Share in Kenya: What’s Holding Them Back?
One of the main topics we tackled was Airtel’s competitiveness in a market dominated by Safaricom. We talked about their…
- Announcements
Safaricom 5G is Now Available Across All 47 Counties
Safaricom 5G has been expanded to all the 47 counties in Kenya, making it the largest 5G network in the…
- Announcements
Major Changes in Safaricom’s Board of Directors: Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco Exit
Safaricom's Board of Directors sees the exit of Ory Okolloh and Francesco Bianco, with replacements to be announced soon.
- Interesting Reads
Mobile Internet Use Rises Among Women in Developing Countries, Gender Gap Still Persists
In 2023, 1.5 billion women in low- and middle-income countries used mobile internet, yet 785 million remain unconnected, highlighting persistent…
- News
Faiba Dominates Fixed Internet, Safaricom Tops Mobile in Kenya’s 2024 nPerf Rankings
In 2024, Faiba and Safaricom led Kenya's internet, excelling in fixed and mobile services with superior speeds and reliability.
- Announcements
2Africa Cable Lands in Nigeria Boosting Country’s South Internet
MainOne's 2Africa cable landing in Akwa Ibom brings high-capacity broadband to South-South Nigeria, driving digital growth.
- News
Equitel Launches 5G in Kenya, a First for African MVNOs
Equitel launches 5G in Kenya, becoming Africa's first successful MVNO to offer the advanced technology.
- Announcements
Safaricom Ends M-PESA Transfers to Unregistered Accounts
Safaricom to halt M-PESA money transfers to unregistered users from February 5th, encourages sign-ups at shops amid service outages.
- News
Innovators Set to Benefit from $10 Million ICANN Grant for Internet Development
ICANN Grants $10 million to Kenyan innovators for projects enhancing secure, accessible Internet infrastructure, applications open March to May 2024.
- News
PesaLink Steps Up to Rival M-Pesa in the Merchant Space
As M-Pesa outages increase, PesaLink says "Watch this space..." in Merchant Payments, setting up competition for Lipa na M-Pesa.
