Telecoms, Page 40
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Fri, December 6th, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
NCC to engage consumers through social media
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is to utilise social media to monitor consumer complaints of poor service from telecommunications. → Read more
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Fri, December 6th, 08:00 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Kenya partners DStv mobile
Airtel Kenya has partnered DStv mobile to enable customers to enjoy 16 mobile package channels available on the Premium bouquet for three months free subscription. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigeria’s telecoms subscribers lose $4.6bn annually
Nigerian telecommunications users lose over NGN730 billion (US$4.6 billion) each year to quality of service problems caused by poor network infrastructure, vandalism and billing issues, a professional forum in Lagos has heard. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 18:30 · Nick Sato
CCK to start auditing Quality of Service on Non-Voice parameters
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has announced it will start auditing quality of service (QoS) on non-voice communication services after a huge influx of customers using devices for non-voice. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 14:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Bank of Africa, Safaricom roll out M-Chama mobile banking
The Bank of Africa (BOA) Kenya, in partnership with Safaricom, has rolled out a mobile banking service for investment groups, allowing members to use their mobile devices to carry out money transactions. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
MTN Ghana apologises for poor service delivery
MTN Ghana has apologised for network disruption caused by a fibre cable cut on the Accra and Suhun, with engineers currently working to fix the problem. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 10:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Telkom appoints new CPO
South African part state-owned operator Telkom has appointed Ian Russell as chief procurement officer (CPO), in the latest in a long line of top level appointments intended to revitalise the ailing part state-owned company. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Huawei told to remove telecoms equipment from Ethiopia
Huawei Technologies have been ordered by the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority (ERCA) to remove the US$13 million telecoms equipment it allegedly imported into the country illegally last year, according to a report. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTN makes data bundle promotion permanent
MTN South Africa has announced its internet data bundle promotion will become a permanent fixture, with customers saving approximately 50 per cent on data costs. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 07:00 · Selipha Kihagi
VimpelCom partners WhatsApp for mobile messaging service
VimpelCom Limited, a global provider of telecommunication services with operations in Africa, has entered into a partnership with WhatsApp to deliver offers based on the app to its customers. → Read more
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Thu, December 5th, 06:00 · Winfred Kuria
Glo launches ‘text4millions’ promotion
Nigeria’s Globacom has announced the fourth season of its ‘text4millions’ promotion, setting aside NGN200 million (US$1.7 million) to reward its customers. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 17:30 · Nick Sato
Safaricom acquires Essar’s share in TEAMS undersea cable
Safaricom has acquired Essar’s full 10 per cent shareholding in undersea fibre optic cable company The East African Marine System (TEAMS) for almost KSh1 billion (US$11.6 million). → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher
Telkom to continue wholesale network investment
Telkom’s wholesale and networks division has announced it is investing ZAR12 billion (US$1.2 billion) in next generation high speed broadband, benefitting the internet service providers (ISPs) which leverage off the Telkom infrastructure. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 14:00 · Nick Sato
Safaricom launches online payments service
Safaricom launched Lipa Na M-Pesa Online today (Wednesday), moving the previously mobile-only service online to allow local traders to accept payments for goods and services on the web. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 13:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Namibia lowers rates for interconnection
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has reduced the cost of making calls across various mobile and fixed telecommunication operators, allowing customers to call at a cheaper rate. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 11:30 · Richard Cutcher
Vodacom preparing for Ethiopian presence
The Vodacom Group will apply for a value-added-services (VAS) license in Ethiopia, potentially joining MTN in the otherwise state-dominated telecommunications sector. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 11:00 · Winfred Kuria
Airtel Money raises daily transaction limit in Tanzania to $1,860
Airtel Tanzania has announced a rise in daily transaction limits on its mobile money platform to TZS3 million (US$1,860) to enable customers to transfer larger amounts of money. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 08:30 · Selipha Kihagi
Nigeria IT reporters seek partnerships in ICT development
The Nigerian Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) is calling on regulators and operators in the ICT industry to collaborate with the association as part of its efforts to strengthen the industry and promote development. → Read more
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Wed, December 4th, 06:00 · Winfred Kuria
Bharti Airtel to join Bridge Alliance group
Bharti Airtel, a leading global telecommunications company, has announced it is joining 13 other network operators in the Bridge Alliance telecommunications association. → Read more
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Tue, December 3rd, 15:30 · Nick Sato
France Telecom paid “small money” for majority share in Telkom Kenya
Gerald Ries, France Telecom senior vice president, has said his firm paid much less than the asking price of US$57million for Dubai private equity company Alcazar Capital’s 11 per cent stake in Telkom Kenya. → Read more
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