Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- Interesting Reads
I Wanted to Live-Tweet the KSSSA Finals at Mumias Complex. Instead, I Jumped a Fence to Escape Teargas
I knew Mumias Complex was going to be packed because the Kenya Secondary School Games finals are always an absolute…
- News
CHAN 2024’s Ban on These Electronic Devices from Stadiums Might Just Be Meant for the Cops
Insights At a Glance: CHAN 2024 organizers have banned signal-blocking devices from stadiums in Kenya. The hilarious twist? Regular fans…
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Switching from Safaricom to Airtel? Here Are 4 Reasons to Do It (and 4 Reasons You Might Regret It)
Switching mobile networks in Kenya isn’t just about signal bars or which SIM sits in SIM slot 1. It’s about…
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Telecom and Pay TV Spending in Middle East and Africa Hit $149 Billion in 2024
Insights At a Glance: Telecom and pay TV spending in MEA reached $149B in 2024, up 7.7% from the previous…
- News
CA Report: Consumer Complaints Dropped by 28% Between April and June 2025
Insights At a Glance: Total complaints down from 235 in January-March 2025 (Q3) to 169 in April-June 2025 (Q4). Billing…
- News
Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising: Digital Blackout Meets Street Defiance on June 25 Anniversary
Kenya's government imposed media blackouts and Telegram restrictions during Gen Z anniversary protests demanding Ruto's resignation, while president remained silent.
- Business
Safaricom FY25 Results Explained: M-PESA Growth Solid, Ethiopia Losses Deepen Despite Expansion
Safaricom’s FY25 revenue hit KES 388.7B, driven by M-PESA growth in Kenya, while Ethiopia posted heavy losses.
- Business
Hayo Secures Key Licences from the Communications Authority of Kenya, Eyes Major Role in Kenya’s Digital Growth
Hayo obtains Communication Authority of Kenya licences to offer digital services in Kenya, aiming to accelerate growth in the country’s…
- News
Faiba Home Internet Plans Now Start at 90Mbps for KES 5,000 — Up to 1Gbps With Free Mobile Data
Faiba launches Home Plus plans in Kenya with speeds up to 1Gbps, free mobile data, and no price increase.
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Hayo Joins GLF Community to Strengthen Global Digital Infrastructure and Foster Sustainable Connectivity
Hayo joins the GLF Community to support digital infrastructure growth and bridge the digital divide across Africa and beyond.
- Opinion
Why Doesn’t My iPhone Support RCS in Kenya?
Apple’s RCS support remains unavailable in Kenya due to carrier delays, reflecting broader digital exclusion across African Apple users.
- News
Airtel Africa Launches AI-Powered Spam Alert Service to Combat SMS Fraud
Airtel Africa launches AI-powered Spam Alert Service to protect users from SMS fraud, providing real-time warnings and enhanced mobile security.
- 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,…
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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.
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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…
