Telecoms, Page 60
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Thu, August 15th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telecom Egypt revenue increases
Telecom Egypt has revealed its revenue performance for the second quarter, boasting a 16 per cent increase. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 11:30 · Jack Barton
Telkom to provide 5% increase in broadband capacity
South African fixed-line provider Telkom is providing an additional 5 per cent IP Connect capacity to all existing customers at no additional charge. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher
Mixed performance for MTN in Nigeria and South Africa
The MTN Group has recorded a 6.5 per cent increase in subscribers in the first half of 2013, but its South Africa network lost around 400,000 customers. → Read more
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Wed, August 14th, 07:00 · Paul Adepoju
Glo seeks to create Nigeria’s largest youth community with Bounce plan
Ashutosh Tiwary, general manager of consumer marketing at Globacom, has said the network wants to create Nigeria’s largest online youth community with its recently launched Bounce Plan. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 19:30 · Richard Cutcher
Cell C and MTN fall foul of ICASA standards
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released its latest quality of service (QoS) monitoring test reports for the Johannesburg and Pretoria region. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 16:30 · Nick Sato
Government considers fines for construction companies over cable cuts
Kenya’s network operators want road contractors to be slapped with heavy fines and penalties over rising cases of cable cuts and tampering during road constructions work. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
MTN suffers second data glitch in two weeks
MTN Nigeria subscribers have raised concerns over data security following a second glitch in two weeks on the network’s billing system that has now led to some subscribers getting 7.5GB for free. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
Kenya Government in support of $27 million license renewal fee for operators
The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) move to subject the renewal of an operator’s license to be based on an improvement of quality of service has received support from the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Roxtec completes Vodacom Project Cube
Cable and pipe-sealing mechanisms manufacturer Roxtec has completed work on five modular data centres, enabling Vodacom to save on energy costs. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 10:30 · Richard Cutcher
Etisalat unveils M2M Control Centre
Middle East and African network operator Etisalat has launched its Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Control Centre, aimed at enterprise customers to manage and scale their connected devices. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 09:30 · Nick Sato
Orange offers cheapest prepaid product in Kenya
Orange Kenya has the cheapest prepaid product among Kenya’s four mobile operators, according to a study by Research ICT Africa. → Read more
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Tue, August 13th, 06:00 · Kamau Mbote
Safaricom AGM set for September 12
Safaricom’s annual general meeting will be held at the Bomas of Kenya, on Thursday, September 12, with agenda items including the approval of dividends and amendments to the articles of association. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 19:30 · Susan Mwenesi
BlackBerry open to private sale
BlackBerry is seeking strategic options to boost its fortunes, among them are joint ventures, partnerships or a private sale of the company. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 16:00 · Brandon Gregory
Financial backing for Please Call Me case against Vodacom emerges
Various businessmen have emerged as financial supporters of Nkosana Makate’s civil case regarding Vodacom’s Please Call Me Service. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 14:20 · Richard Cutcher
Econet Wireless launch premium personalised number service
Zimbabwe mobile network Econet Wireless has launched its new prefix, 078, and with it the chance for individuals and businesses the chance to pay extra for a special number. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 14:00 · Richard Cutcher
Cell C combine CFO role
South Africa’s third network operator, Cell C, has appointed Robert Pasley as its chief financial officer (CFO). → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 13:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
OTT players not an immediate threat – Mason
Over the top (OTT) players will not immediately influence the position of operators, though opportunities for the lines to cross are still at stake. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 11:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Telecel promises fair shares
Egyptian shareholder Orascom at Telecel International will balance shareholding in operator Telecel Zimbabwe to comply with local regulations. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher
Broadband Infraco suffers huge revenue hit
Broadband Infraco, the state-owned infrastructure company, has suffered a 40 per cent revenue drop during the past financial year. → Read more
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Mon, August 12th, 10:30 · Nick Sato
Airtel offers free calls and internet for passengers at JKIA
Airtel Kenya is offering internet and short duration calls for passengers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), following last week’s inferno that saw operations at East Africa’s biggest airport paralysed. → Read more
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