Telecom
Starlink's Satellite Internet Fuels Kenya’s Digital Growth Amid Challenges
Sectors Telecom

Starlink’s Satellite Internet Fuels Kenya’s Digital Growth Amid Challenges

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, has been making waves in Kenya with unprecedented growth in satellite data subscriptions since its launch in July 2023. According to the latest report by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the number of satellite subscribers jumped by a staggering 1,955.3% over the past year, marking a turning point […]

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Ethiopia to List 10% Stake in Ethio Telecom on New Stock Exchange
Stock Market Telecom

Ethiopia to List 10% Stake in Ethio Telecom on New Stock Exchange

Ethiopia is set to make a historic move by listing a 10% stake in Ethio Telecom, the state-owned telecommunications company, on the country’s newly established stock exchange. This significant step forms part of Ethiopia’s broader economic reforms under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration, aimed at encouraging private sector participation in key industries. Ethio Telecom, which […]

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Liberia Mandates SIM Registration with Biometric IDs, Users Face 2025 Deactivation Deadline
Internet Telecom

Liberia Mandates SIM Registration with Biometric IDs, Users Face 2025 Deactivation Deadline

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) and the National Identification Registry (NIR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance national security and secure digital identity through biometric registration. This collaborative initiative aims to modernise Liberia’s digital infrastructure and ensure every mobile user is verified through a government-issued identification. A key aspect of this partnership […]

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Telecom Operators Begin Disconnecting Mobile Lines Not Linked to NINs After Deadline
Economy News Telecom

Telecom Operators Begin Disconnecting Mobile Lines Not Linked to NINs After Deadline

Telecommunications operators in Nigeria have started disconnecting mobile phone lines that are not linked to National Identification Numbers (NINs), following the expiration of the Nigerian Communications Commission’s (NCC) deadline on September 14. This development comes after several previous extensions were granted to allow subscribers more time to complete the NIN-SIM linkage. In a statement released […]

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