FeaturedTelecomTelecom Egypt debunks claims that it could sell its stake in VodafonePritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020January 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Telecom Egypt holds 45% stake in Vodafone Egypt... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyThe UK might allow Huawei to play a minimal role in its 5G networkInternational FinanceJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 Huawei will not be involved in the core aspects of the country’s 5G network over security concerns... Read more
FeaturedTelecomStarHub, M1 to make a joint bid for 5G licence in SingaporeInternational FinanceJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 24, 2020March 18, 2020 The licence will allow Singapore’s telcos to run localised 5G services on their existing 4G networks... Read more
TelecomChina Mobile to foray into India with cloud network developmentInternational FinanceJanuary 10, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 10, 2020 The Chinese telecom giant is in early stage talks with Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea for an equity investment... Read more
TelecomChina Broadcasting Network licenced to deploy 5G in 16 citiesInternational FinanceJanuary 9, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 9, 2020 The telecom operator plans to have a nationwide coverage by 2021... Read more
TelecomMTN Nigeria achieves R14 billion in assets salesInternational FinanceJanuary 9, 2020January 13, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 9, 2020January 13, 2020 MTN Nigeria’s Asset Realisation Programme was launched in March last year to help with the disposal of assets... Read more
TelecomSaudi Telecom Company launches new brand across Middle EastPritam BordoloiDecember 20, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 20, 2019 The brand has been launched in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait... Read more
TelecomVodafone to turn M-Pesa into a bank to target Africa’s unbankedPritam BordoloiDecember 18, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 18, 2019 Currently, M-Pesa accounts for 3.5% of Vodacom’s revenue... Read more
TelecomZain deploys the region’s largest 5G network in SaudiInternational Finance DeskDecember 11, 2019January 7, 2020 by International Finance DeskDecember 11, 2019January 7, 2020 The first phase of the rollout will have 2000 towers across 20 cities and expand to serve 8.3 mn customers by the end of 2019... Read more
TelecomSafaricom’s Mali to take on banks through mobile saving servicePritam BordoloiDecember 6, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiDecember 6, 2019 The new investment tool, powered by M-Pesa, will offer an interest rate of 10% per year... Read more