Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- News
CA cautions Kenyans on resurgence of ‘Wangiri’ phone scam
Kenyan authorities warn of the reemergence of the "Wangiri" mobile phone scam, urging citizens to stay cautious.
- News
Vodacom Tanzania’s Partnership with Government to Boost Digital Economy and Connectivity
Vodacom Tanzania partners with the government to expand telecommunication services and promote digital economy initiatives in Tanzania.
- Announcements
Ethiopia grants mobile money license to Safaricom M-Pesa
Safaricom M-Pesa receives the first mobile money license in Ethiopia for a foreign investor to boost financial inclusion.
- News
Ghana to Block Over 11 Million Unregistered SIM Cards
Over 11 million SIM cards not biometrically registered in Ghana will be blocked by the end of May says the…
- Announcements
Safaricom 5G coverage expanded, new 5G data bundles introduced
Safaricom has expanded 5G to 28 towns in 21 counties and introduced 5G data bundles accessible through the MySafaricom and…
- News
Safaricom backtracks on Post Pay Expiry with New Revamped Plans
Safaricom has revamped Post Pay backtracking on resources expiry and introducing 30 days validity 'Go Monthly' package with reduced prices.
- How To/ Explained
Bonga Points to expire from January 2023; Explained!
Starting January 2023, accrued Safaricom Bonga Points will be expiring if not used up. Bonga Points will have three year…
- News
Safaricom’s first month in Ethiopia; a breakdown of the numbers
Here's a breakdown of Safaricom Ethiopia first month looking at the customers signed up, prospects of M-Pesa service and current…
- News
Orange launches 5G Network Commercially in Botswana
Orange Botswana’s 5G fixed services are available from 15Mbps for Prepaid users and 20Mbps for Postpaid at a fee of…
- Interesting Reads
I tried Safaricom 5G, here are my thoughts
My phone connected to Safaricom 5G, and I got to test out speeds I've never achieved on my mobile device,…
- News
Amazon to launch AWS Local Zone Cloud Infrastructure in Kenya
AWS Local Zone in Nairobi will join 16 Local Zones across the US and an additional 32 AWS Local Zones…
- Startups
BluePeak Private Capital invests in ieng
BluePeak is pumping money into ieng, a pan-African provider of engineering, construction, maintenance solutions to the African telecom sector.
- News
SEACOM acquires Africell Uganda to expand East Africa reach
SEACOM has provided wholesale solutions to Uganda since its inception in 2009, and corporate solutions since 2018.
- Announcements
Safaricom running pilot on Smart Vehicle Tracking System
Safaricom PLC is working on a Smart Tracking System for Vehicles in Kenya. The Telematics solution is expected to go…
- News
America’s Everstrong Capital acquires majority stake in Kenya’s Cell Tower Company
SealTowers Limited, a licensed Kenyan Cell Tower Company, and Everstrong Capital announced on Thursday the signing of an agreement that…
