Articles by Richard Cutcher, Page 25
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Fri, July 12th, 14:11 · Richard Cutcher
FEATURE: Mass market LTE for Africa could be closer than thought
The idea of millions of Africans gaining high speed internet access through LTE in the near future may seem fanciful when considering most data subscribers would say the network operators have yet to master the delivery of fast and reliable 3G services. → Read more
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Fri, July 12th, 12:46 · Richard Cutcher
Ghana needs computer and ICT policy – former MPs
A group of former Ghanaian MPs have criticised the national computer policy, saying it has been inefficient and caused wastage. → Read more
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Fri, July 12th, 09:37 · Richard Cutcher
Ghanaian operators reviewing Talk Tax
The controversial Communications Service Tax (CST) Amendment Bill, approved by parliament earlier this week, is now under review by the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications. → Read more
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Fri, July 12th, 08:48 · Richard Cutcher
MTN launches EPT in Cameroon
MTN has rolled out Electronic Payment Terminals (EPT) in Cameroon, making airtime available around the clock in spots such as nightclubs and pharmacies. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 16:04 · Richard Cutcher
Broadband policy review could be Pule’s defining legacy
Dominic Cull, regulatory advisor to South Africa’s Internet Service Provider’s Association (ISPA), has said although former communications minister Dina Pule created “distractions”, the setting up of the National Broadband Policy Review could prove to define her tenure. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:38 · Richard Cutcher
Moroccan government adds condition to Maroc Telecom sale
Etisalat could be required to take on a local partner if it wants to complete its purchase of Vivendi’s 53 per cent stake in Moroccan operator Maroc Telecom. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 10:25 · Richard Cutcher
Liquid metal can advance 3D printing
A liquid metal which could enable 3D printers to produce flexible gadgets has been developed by researchers at North Carolina State University, in the US. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 09:37 · Richard Cutcher
Samsung supports Zambian government
Samsung has said it is hoping to support the Zambian government with its The Built for Africa solutions packages aimed at the African continent. → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 09:10 · Richard Cutcher
MTN Nigeria aims to roll out LTE in Q1 2014
MTN Nigeria has the infrastructure in place to launch its LTE network, but is currently carrying out testing and waiting for the allocation of spectrum from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
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Thu, July 11th, 07:22 · Richard Cutcher
Squeeze on PC shipments longest in history
Worldwide shipments of PCs dropped 10.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year, continuing the downward trend. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 15:28 · Richard Cutcher
WAPA propositioning SA operators to connect the dots
Wireless internet service providers (WISPs) are a ready-made solution to connect the whole of the country up to high-speed web access, if they gain the cooperation of mobile operators, according to a non-profit support network. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 15:07 · Richard Cutcher
Safaricom in no rush to activate LTE network
Kenya’s leading mobile operator Safaricom is still pumping the majority of its data investment into 3G services, although there are signs an LTE move is in the pipeline. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 14:16 · Richard Cutcher
Somalia to get LTE, but targeted at military bases
Somalia is seemingly next on the African LTE watchlist, after it was revealed to HumanIPO a new entrant into the market has been granted a licence to roll out the super fast service. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 13:55 · Richard Cutcher
LTE could bring big revenue to Africa through roaming
Christian Laruelle, regional sales director for SAP Mobile Services, has said it is important for Africa to provide efficient LTE roaming services because it could easily tap into ready-made revenue. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 11:23 · Richard Cutcher
MTC Namibia in aggressive LTE push to consumers
A higher proportion of Namibia’s population is already covered by LTE than 3G services, although connection to the faster network remains low. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 11:09 · Richard Cutcher
Lack of devices Africa’s biggest hurdle to LTE rollout – operators
African network operators have emphasised the importance of having affordable LTE compatible devices in the market to allow them to provide the super-fast service. → Read more
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Wed, July 10th, 08:40 · Richard Cutcher
SA operators taking on new spectrum will face obligations – ICASA
Players already operating in the broadband and mobile broadband space in South Africa will be required to meet universal obligations if they take on new spectrum. → Read more
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Tue, July 9th, 18:03 · Richard Cutcher
SA could miss digital deadline by two years
A South African communications regulator official has said it is possible the country may not fully complete the digital migration until two years after the 2015 international deadline. → Read more
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Tue, July 9th, 15:06 · Richard Cutcher
Huawei alone has 44 LTE networks in Africa, but many not operational
Huawei has 44 LTE networks across Africa, many of which are “invisible” and can be switched on immediately once the respective operators are ready. → Read more
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Tue, July 9th, 12:55 · Richard Cutcher
Surfline and Alcatel-Lucent to roll out West Africa’s first LTE network
Alcatel-Lucent and Surfline Communications have announced a partnership that could provide Western Africa with its first commercial 4G LTE network - operational in Ghana - by the first quarter of 2014. → Read more
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