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Huawei Unveils RuralStar Lite for Rural Connectivity

Ray Le Maistre, International Group Editor, Light Reading, 2/22/2019

With lower-cost rural connectivity in mind, Chinese network equipment vendor Huawei Technologies has developed a smaller, slimmer version of its RuralStar mobile connectivity solution that can take wireless services to remote areas.

Cambium Networks Recognizes Project Isizwe CEO as Hero of Wireless Connectivity

PRESS RELEASE, 2/22/2019

PRESS RELEASE -- Cambium Networks, a leading global provider of wireless networking solutions, today announced the second annual winner and most recent quarterly winners of the company's Connectivity Hero Award. Launched in 2017, the award recognizes individuals who have made a difference in the lives of people and improved communities through their ...

Africa & Middle East Shine for Orange

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 2/21/2019

Major mobile operator Orange says its Africa and Middle East business was a major growth contributor in 2018, contributing "almost half of the Group's growth in 2018."

KaiOS, MediaTek Collaborate on 3G/4G Smart Feature Phones

PRESS RELEASE, 2/21/2019

PRESS RELEASE -- MediaTek Inc., a global fabless semiconductor company, and KaiOS Technologies, maker of KaiOS, the emerging mobile operating system for smart feature phones, today announced their collaboration to integrate KaiOS with a series of MediaTek chipsets to power 3G and 4G devices. As part of this cooperation, the KaiOS mobile operating system ...

KaiOS Smart Feature Phones to Hit More African Markets

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 2/19/2019

Six new channel partners have signed up to bring 4G-ready feature phones based on the proprietary KaiOS operating system, which enables smartphone-like functionality, to more markets in Africa.

Maroc Telecom Reports a Strong 2018

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 2/18/2019

Maroc Telecom has reported a strong financial 2018, with success in its domestic and other markets. The national operator continued to deliver strong performance in its home market, in particular in mobile, but its business beyond its home market in nine other African markets is also picking up, albeit at a slower pace.

MTN's Ugandan Woes Deepen

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 2/15/2019

MTN Uganda's CEO has been deported, becoming the fourth senior executive at the mobile operator to be sent packing from the eastern African country in recent weeks.

Are Africa's Mobile Operators Getting Shortchanged by MWC?

Tom Jackson, 2/14/2019

Each year, the great and the good of the global mobile industry converge on Barcelona for Mobile World Congress (MWC). There are more than 2,400 exhibitors and over 100,000 attendees, discussing trends, launching new products and doing deals.

Loon to Land Third Ground Station in Kenya

Wei Shi, Intelligence Content Manager, Telecoms.com & Site Editor, Connecting Africa, 2/14/2019

Telkom Kenya and the Alphabet subsidiary Loon will add a new ground station in Nyeri to expand Loon coverage. Two earlier stations are in place in Nairobi and Nakuru.

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South Africa Leads the World in Demand for Constant Connectivity

Steve McCaffery, President, International Sales & Managing Director IBO, Arris, 1/3/2019

South Africans have the world's highest expectations for connectivity.

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Well deserved move for Charles - Big Yellow has huge bench strength to draw from. Impressive.

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Posted by UberDOST8022 | In reply to: 5G Will Roll Out in Nigeria by 2020, Says Regulator

For now before year 2020 resources should be focused on 2G, 3G, and 4G, work that should be done before entering higher broadband like 5G Because Customers mobile phone is at stake, not every Customer can afford 5G smartphone, some 2G Customers...

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