Telecoms

Nigerian telecom sector - significant improvements by 2025

The Nigerian telecom industry is expected to see significant improvements in the next five years, according to Umar Garba Danbatta, Nigerian Communication (NCC) Chief Executive. The CEO states that there will be mass deployments of 4G networks across Nigeria. Moreover, there is a plan to reduce the cost of mobile data steadily from the current […]

DIDWW unveils online Porting tool for its growing customer base

DIDWW, the leading telecommunication platform for businesses and professionals, is pleased to expand its popular list of services to provide its growing customer base with a brand new porting tool. The porting process enables end-users to keep their existing telephone numbers when switching between different telecommunication service providers. This is often a much sought after […]

The Philippines reported impressive improvements in 4G/LTE availability

Opensignal – an analytical firm- reported “impressive improvements” by Philippine’s two main telecom players, Smart Communications and Globe Telecom. The report that provides an audit for the quarter covering April-June 2020 states a 20% increase in 4G/LTE coverage in the country. Inside Telecom has recently reported about Philippines President Duterte warning telecom operators of possible […]

Survey Reveals Businesses are all in on Wireless WAN

Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions, today released findings from its annual State of Wireless WAN Report, compiled by IDG. The results confirm that the era of Wireless WAN has firmly arrived and is the critical infrastructure in driving innovation, including playing a role in business recovery from the pandemic. The survey findings demonstrate confidence and excitement for 5G, pointing […]

Paratus activates direct Terrestrial Fiber Link from Teraco to Maputo

Pan-African telecommunications company, Paratus has completed a new terrestrial crossing to Mozambique by lighting up a 750km route from Maputo, through Eswatini onwards to Teraco Isand DC in Johannesburg, which is one of Paratus’ many international collocation centres. Says Rolf Mendelsohn, Chief Technical Officer of the Paratus Group: “It has taken months of meticulous planning […]

Telecom Italia - the countdown to a single fiber network has begun

Telecom Italia has been discussing the single network scheme since May 2020. Under this scheme, FiberCop would be merged with Open Fiber, an operator of a wholesale fiber network that is controlled by the Italian government, according to Light Reading. However, the government pressure for a single, nationwide broadband network has complicated the project. Back […]

Nigerian telcos need $13m capital for Payment Service Bank licenses

Payment Service Banks are a new category of banks that function with smaller-scale operations. Nigeria’s Central Bank announced that it would grant more licenses for Payment Service Banks within a minimum capital base of $13 million. This move could have impacts on telecom services and other companies who have expressed interest in digital financial services, […]

International investments in the Indian telecom sector boosts economy

India, the world’s second-largest telecom market, has been attracting foreign investors which paved the way for boosting the Indian economy. Top companies such as Facebook Google, Saudi Arabian Sovereign fund, General Atlantic, and Silver Lake Partners have expressed interest in Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel, said Ram Sewak Sharma, Chairman Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, […]