Telecommunication
Analyzing global telecommunication trends, technological advances, and regulatory impacts.
- 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.
- Business
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.
- Opinion
What is happening with M-Pesa?
Recently. we've been having frequent downtimes from M-Pesa the biggest mobile money service. What is going on? And why do…
- News
Kenya’s Telegram Shutdown in 2023 Cost the Nation $27 Million
Kenya's mysterious Telegram shutdown during national exams potentially cost the nation $27 million, raising questions about government involvement.
- News
Silencing the Web: 2024 Elections and the Shadow of Internet Blackouts
Surfshark's 2024 election analysis warns of internet blackouts in 12 countries, threatening democracy and freedom of information globally
- News
Airtel Rolls out ‘Customer Care on Wheels’ Bus in Western Kenya
Airtel launches a mobile customer care unit that travels across the Western region, providing personalized and convenient support.
- Opinion
Kenya needs to Encourage More Mobile Money Alternatives
The article discusses M-Pesa's overwhelming market share in Kenya, urging diversification and growth of alternative mobile money services
- News
Calls in Kenya set to be cheaper with new MTR and FTR rates
Kenya's Communications Authority reduces call rates by lowering MTR and FTR Mobile and Fixed Termination Rates, effective March 2024.
