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Mon, November 5th, 06:38 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA Telkom offers iPad inclusive Internet

South Africa-based telecoms operator Telkom has launched its “Awesome Campaign”, offering customers the cost-free addition of iPad, Tablet or laptop to Telkom Do Broadband Bundles. → Read more
Fri, November 2nd, 13:52 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA’s faster network speeds means higher costs, say experts

With South African service providers Vodacom and MTN announcing higher speed data networks, experts are predicting higher costs for consumers. → Read more
Fri, November 2nd, 13:23 · Tom Jackson

Zimbabwe targeting 100% teledensity by end of year

Zimbabwe is hoping to hit 100 percent teledensity by the end of this year, providing further evidence of claims by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that it has one of the most dynamic ICT sectors in the world. → Read more
Fri, November 2nd, 12:45 · Tom Jackson

CCK grants licenses to new set-top box dealers

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has given licenses to 54 new digital decoder dealers in a bid to create competition and cut the prices of set-top boxes as the company seeks to meet the digital switchover deadline. → Read more
Fri, November 2nd, 12:20 · Paul Adepoju

Vodafone launches dynamic data tariff plan in Ghana

Telecommunications firm Vodafone has launched a pay-as-you-go data tariff in Ghana to enable its subscribers to pay less as they spend more time surfing the Net via their mobile devices. → Read more
Fri, November 2nd, 12:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

Zimbabwean Telecel sued for copyright

Telecel, a mobile service provider in Zimbabwe, faces a law suit of US$340,000 from Trumbelt Computers after a failed business agreement. → Read more
Fri, November 2nd, 09:19 · Paul Adepoju

Alliance organises forum on Nigeria’s communication satellite Bill

All is now set for the one-day forum organised by the ICT Publishers Alliance to create public awareness on the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) bill before the National Assembly. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 13:42 · Tefo Mohapi

Vodacom unveils its South African summer promotion

Vodacom has today launched its South African Summer 2012 promotion, set to provide double value to customers who purchase its range of products including talk time, data, SMS, MMS, Vodacom Millionaires and selected content services. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 09:10 · Paul Adepoju

Airtel wants national infrastructure priority for telecoms facilities in Nigeria

Nigeria’s government should declare telecommunications equipment in the nation as critical national infrastructure under the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) arrangement that confers priority and protected status to telecom facilities, according to Airtel Nigeria. → Read more
Thu, November 1st, 07:10 · Gabriella Mulligan

Vodacom claims progress in rural connectivity

Vodacom has announced that its pilot of satellite connectivity solutions aimed at providing coverage for rural users is returning positive results, as it looks to improve connectivity for businessmen and farmers. → Read more
Wed, October 31st, 12:59 · Robin Okuthe

Ugandan TV station withdraws digital migration case against industry regulator

The Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), a nationalised TV station in Uganda, has withdrawn a case filed against the country’s communications industry regulator the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for violating a digital migration contract. → Read more
Tue, October 30th, 13:57 · Tom Jackson

CCK reveals SMS rules ahead of election

The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has announced new rules to govern the use of SMS ahead of the Kenyan elections in March, designed at combating hate speech and other communications that could provoke tribal violence. → Read more
Tue, October 30th, 12:34 · Tom Jackson

Kenya elected Commonwealth telecoms committee chair

Kenya was yesterday elected chair of the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO), giving it an overseeing role in the organization’s operations. → Read more
Tue, October 30th, 11:18 · Tom Jackson

Eaton Towers wins $60 million funding for Uganda expansion

Cellular tower specialist Eaton Towers has won US$$60 million in debt financing to acquire nearly 400 new telecommunications towers in Uganda, giving it around 700 towers in the East African country and nationwide coverage. → Read more
Tue, October 30th, 08:05 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian Senate engages public on sale of police frequency

The Nigerian Senate has urged the members of the public to contribute to the ongoing house inquiry and deliberation on the sale of the Nigerian Police’s 450 MHz frequency band by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). → Read more
Mon, October 29th, 13:43 · Gabriella Mulligan

MTN key partner in SA Windows 8 rollout

The MTN group has revealed it will be a key partner in rolling out Windows 8 devices across South Africa, after the platform launched in the country last Friday. → Read more
Mon, October 29th, 07:46 · Paul Adepoju

72% of rural Nigerians lack access to telecoms services

Some 72 percent of Nigerians living in rural areas lack access to telephone services within a kilometre “in spite of the phantom successes recorded in the Nigerian telecoms sector”, a survey reveals. → Read more
Mon, October 29th, 07:15 · Tefo Mohapi

Suspension of SA’s ambassador to Iran temporarily lifted, MTN investigation continues

South Africa’s former ambassador, Yusuf Saloojee, to Iran’s three-month suspension has been lifted and he is back at his job in Muscat, Oman, with the outcome of an investigation into his involvement in the alleged MTN-Iran bribery scandal is pending. → Read more
Mon, October 29th, 06:36 · Tefo Mohapi

Airtel Zambia donates mobile phones for disaster management

Zambia’s largest mobile services provider, Airtel Zambia, has announced that it has donated Android mobile phones to the Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) through the office of the vice president, with the phones to be used for communication during disasters in rainy season. → Read more
Fri, October 26th, 13:18 · Gabriella Mulligan

SAEx cable system advancing despite funding problems

Plans for the South Atlantic Express (SAEx) undersea cable system are advancing despite funding difficulties, as eFive Telecoms announces the grant of a supply contract to TE SubCom. → Read more