FeaturedFintechEthiopia launches new mobile money platform called TelebirrWebAdminMay 17, 2021 by WebAdminMay 17, 2021 The platform is built by Huawei... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyGojek raises $300 mn in a fresh funding round amid merger talksPritam BordoloiMay 10, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 10, 2021 The funds are being raised from Telkomsel, a unit of Indonesia’s largest telecom operator Telkom... Read more
FeaturedTelecomMTN Group’s fintech separation project progressing well: CEOPritam BordoloiMay 6, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 6, 2021 MTN to finish spinning-off all its financial services units by the end of Q1 2022... Read more
FeaturedTelecomMTN, Vodafone bid for telecom licences in EthiopiaPritam BordoloiApril 28, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2021 Ethiopia is also selling a 40% stake in the state-owned telco Ethio Telecom... Read more
FeaturedTelecomEtisalat, Nokia expand 5G coverage in the UAEWebAdminApril 26, 2021 by WebAdminApril 26, 2021 The partnership sees Nokia deploy its AirScale radio platform, based on 3GPP 5G New Radio (NR) standards... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyTelecom Argentina deploys 5G network in ArgentinaWebAdminApril 23, 2021 by WebAdminApril 23, 2021 The telco continues to invest in infrastructure with cutting-edge technology to further enhance its services which are used by more than 29 mn customers... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareSafaricom forays into healthcare with Afya Moja programmePritam BordoloiApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 21, 2021April 21, 2021 Afya Moja offers simple mobile-based digital health passports... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSingtel launches GENIE, world’s first portable 5G platformPritam BordoloiApril 14, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 14, 2021 Designed to be transportable, GENIE does not require prior equipment installation or infrastructure... Read more
FeaturedTelecomSafaricom becomes first operator in East Africa to launch 5G servicesPritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiApril 5, 2021 5G trials will be carried out in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kissi and Kakamega... Read more
FeaturedTelecomIndonesia to open auction for 2.3Ghz spectrum againPritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 29, 2021 MCI cancelled last year’s 2.3GHz frequency auction... Read more