Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- News
Telkom Kenya Secures KES 568M Partnership to Advance Open RAN and AI-Driven 4G/5G Networks
Telkom Kenya partners with Rakuten Symphony and Airspan Networks in a KSh 568M Open RAN project to advance 4G/5G, AI,…
- International
Ericsson and Econet Expand Partnership with Core Network Upgrade at MWC 2025
Ericsson and Econet partner to deploy 5G Standalone in Zimbabwe, expanding core network capacity and enabling API-driven service innovation.
- Interesting Reads
Pesalink 2024 Data Shows Kenyans Value Speed Over Rewards in Instant Payments
Pesalink’s 2024 Usage & Attitude Survey reveals that speed and convenience drive Kenyans’ payment preferences. Mobile banking apps are closing…
- News
MTN MoMo Uganda Partners with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card
MTN MoMo Uganda has launched the Virtual Card by MoMo, enabling secure online payments for Ugandans directly from their mobile…
- International
Motorola Solutions Acquires RapidDeploy, Marking One of South Africa’s Largest Tech Exits
Motorola Solutions acquires RapidDeploy, a South African-founded NG911 provider, marking a major tech exit while retaining Cape Town-based talent.
- International
Talk360 Signs Exclusive Deal with Hayo to Enhance International Calling for the African Diaspora
Talk360 partners exclusively with Hayo to provide affordable, high-quality international calling for millions across the African diaspora.
- 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…
