Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- 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…
- Business
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.
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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.
- Business
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…
- Business
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…
- News
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…
- Business
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.
- News
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.
