FeaturedTechnologyMalware LuaDream targeting telecom across three continentsIFM CorrespondentSeptember 28, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 28, 2023 It's been noted that Lua is not exactly a popular choice among hackers, with malware written in this language having only been discovered three times in the previous ten years... Read more
FeaturedTelecomAffordable smartphones: Kenya’s tool to boost digital inclusionIFM CorrespondentJune 5, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentJune 5, 2023 The inexpensive smartphones are assembled in the Konza Technopolis in Malili, Machakos County... Read more
FeaturedTelecom5G connections to grow to 3.2 billion in Asia-Pacific in 2025?IFM CorrespondentMay 22, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentMay 22, 2023 About 12.4% of telecom carrier respondents in Asia-Pacific consider IIoT among the top reasons for 5G deployment... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSaudi Telecom sees record revenue rise amid 2Africa cable announcementIFM CorrespondentFebruary 27, 2023 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 27, 2023 Saudi Telecom Company has announced that the Meta-led 2Africa subsea cable will be coming to Bahrain... Read more
FeaturedTelecomTelecom: New growth machine in post-COVID economyWebAdminDecember 22, 2022 by WebAdminDecember 22, 2022 There are several instances of sizable European telecom firms that have successfully expanded through M&A deals... Read more
EconomyFeaturedNigeria’s economy & its dependence on Telecom industryWebAdminNovember 7, 2022 by WebAdminNovember 7, 2022 The embrace of digital technology by Nigeria has helped it to diversify its revenue and economy... Read more
IndustryMagazineTelecom5G Could Become the Next Big Economic Driver in BrazilIFM CorrespondentMarch 21, 2022June 7, 2022 by IFM CorrespondentMarch 21, 2022June 7, 2022 Brazil opened up a 5G tender with a view of $9 billion investment... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom to launch its commercial operations in Ethiopia in March 2022IFM CorrespondentDecember 17, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 17, 2021 Safaricom Ethiopia will use the '07' mobile number prefix... Read more
FeaturedTelecomZain to sell over 2600 towers in Jordan to TASC Towers for $88 mnIFM CorrespondentDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021 The telco announced a 15-year agreement to sell and leaseback the passive physical infrastructure of its towers... Read more
FeaturedTelecomFCC to reject China Telecom’s bid to continue providing services in the USIFM CorrespondentNovember 26, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentNovember 26, 2021 Recently, the telco asked the US Appeals Court for the District of Columbia to block the order... Read more