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Digital Divide

Vodacom earmarks US$5.5m for 106 rural sites in KwaZulu Natal

Operators

Vodacom earmarks US$5.5m for 106 rural sites in KwaZulu Natal

Nokia enables South Africa’s Reflex to onboard ISPs faster

Optical & Fixed Networks

Nokia enables South Africa’s Reflex to onboard ISPs faster

Digicel Vanuatu commits to 99% mobile coverage under UAP

Operators

Digicel Vanuatu commits to 99% mobile coverage under UAP

OMEA and IFC aim to strengthen digital access in Africa

Investment

OMEA and IFC aim to strengthen digital access in Africa

Finnfund and IDB Invest in Mexican ISP Netwey

Investment

Finnfund and IDB Invest in Mexican ISP Netwey

IFC funding to support expansion efforts of African data centre group Raxio

Investment

IFC funding to support expansion efforts of African data centre group Raxio

SES gets US$65.4m from Europe to provide rural satellite broadband in Central Asia

Satellite Networks

SES gets US$65.4m from Europe to provide rural satellite broadband in Central Asia

Kacific and Paksat to sell satellite broadband in Pakistan

Satellite Networks

Kacific and Paksat to sell satellite broadband in Pakistan

Humanitarian Comms

MTN and Globalstar boost ITU’s Partner2Connect pledges to US$73b

710m people in sub-Saharan Africa can't afford handsets: G6

Regulation

710m people in sub-Saharan Africa can't afford handsets: G6

Orange and Eutelsat link up for MEA satellite connectivity

Satellite Networks

Orange and Eutelsat link up for MEA satellite connectivity

Eutelsat renews TSF partnership, hits Partner2Connect target early

Humanitarian Comms

Eutelsat renews TSF partnership, hits Partner2Connect target early

NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat partner to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria

Satellite Networks

NIGCOMSAT and Eutelsat partner to deliver LEO satellite services in Nigeria

Humanitarian Comms

New ITU coalition to bridge AI skills gap for developing countries

Malaysia’s U Mobile to support digital transformation in Sarawak

Wireless Networks

Malaysia’s U Mobile to support digital transformation in Sarawak

Vodacom and Orange partner to boost base station rollout in DRC

Wireless Networks

Vodacom and Orange partner to boost base station rollout in DRC

Trends & Forecasts

How do we get learning on track for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Nigeria's GBB deploys fibre optic network in three cities

Optical & Fixed Networks

Nigeria's GBB deploys fibre optic network in three cities

Edotco Bangladesh extends leasing agreement with Grameenphone

Wireless Networks

Edotco Bangladesh extends leasing agreement with Grameenphone

WIOCC, Galaxy Backbone to boost Nigerian broadband infrastructure

Optical & Fixed Networks

WIOCC, Galaxy Backbone to boost Nigerian broadband infrastructure

Vodacom launches first 4G base station in Thathe Vondo

Operators

Vodacom launches first 4G base station in Thathe Vondo

Telecom Namibia completes eight FTTx projects, plans more for 2025

Optical & Fixed Networks

Telecom Namibia completes eight FTTx projects, plans more for 2025

PLDT gets US$34.4m social loan from HSBC to bridge digital divide

Optical & Fixed Networks

PLDT gets US$34.4m social loan from HSBC to bridge digital divide

ST Engineering iDirect to expand satcomms connectivity in Indonesia

Satellite Networks

ST Engineering iDirect to expand satcomms connectivity in Indonesia

World Bank pledges US$100m for Zambia digital acceleration project

Investment

World Bank pledges US$100m for Zambia digital acceleration project

Mobile networks key to unlocking AI growth in Africa, says GSMA

Operators

Mobile networks key to unlocking AI growth in Africa, says GSMA

Starlink launches services in South Sudan as NCA approves tariffs

Satellite Networks

Starlink launches services in South Sudan as NCA approves tariffs

BAKTI to finish 630 base stations in inaccessible areas this year

Wireless Networks

BAKTI to finish 630 base stations in inaccessible areas this year

Ncell offers Facebook and text-only web for users with no data balance

Consumer Ecosystems

Ncell offers Facebook and text-only web for users with no data balance

ITU launches Africa Broadband Maps to identify connectivity gaps

Humanitarian Comms

ITU launches Africa Broadband Maps to identify connectivity gaps

Philippines authority approves major broadband connectivity project

Optical & Fixed Networks

Philippines authority approves major broadband connectivity project

AI can help close the digital divide, says Broadband Commission

Humanitarian Comms

AI can help close the digital divide, says Broadband Commission

Digitel launched first 5G trial in South Sudan

Wireless Networks

Digitel launched first 5G trial in South Sudan

Gulf and AIS to build solar-power infrastructure for mountain villages

Energy & Sustainability

Gulf and AIS to build solar-power infrastructure for mountain villages

Accelerit to work with VSATs for internet connectivity in South Africa

Satellite Networks

Accelerit to work with VSATs for internet connectivity in South Africa

ST Engineering iDirect upgrades Arabsat gateways for new market push

Satellite Networks

ST Engineering iDirect upgrades Arabsat gateways for new market push

BII to invest $30m in TOA Tanzania

Investment

BII to invest $30m in TOA Tanzania

Kazakhstan's RCSC to connect villages with Hughes satellite terminals

Satellite Networks

Kazakhstan to connect villages with Hughes satellite terminals

SES satellites to help INRED connect 300 remote sites in Columbia

Satellite Networks

SES to help INRED connect 300 remote sites in Columbia

Indonesia internet penetration now at 79.5% as Gen Z drives usage

Consumer Ecosystems

Indonesia internet penetration now at 79.5% as Gen Z drives usage

VSTECS joins the growing list of Starlink resellers in Malaysia

Satellite Networks

VSTECS joins the growing list of Starlink resellers in Malaysia

New Nigerian initiative aims to encourage broadband development and adoption

Optical & Fixed Networks

New Nigerian initiative aims to encourage broadband development and adoption

Parallel Wireless supplies Open RAN sites for rural Nigeria

Wireless Networks

Parallel Wireless supplies Open RAN sites for rural Nigeria

Iridium to support direct 3GPP-based 5G IoT connections by 2026

Satellite Networks

Iridium to support direct 3GPP-based 5G IoT connections by 2026

Mali awards CITCC US$117m contract to expand fibre network

Optical & Fixed Networks

Mali awards CITCC US$117m contract to expand fibre network

Rwanda partners Ignite for solar-supported education

Energy & Sustainability

Rwanda partners Ignite for solar-supported education

Indonesia’s SATRIA-1 is connected and ready for 2024

Satellite Networks

Indonesia’s SATRIA-1 satellite is connected and ready for 2024

Edotco teams with Zeta IOS to create rural connectivity solutions

Satellite Networks

Edotco teams with Zeta IOS to create rural connectivity solutions

Low-income countries still struggle to close digital divide: ITU report

Trends & Forecasts

Low-income countries still struggle to close digital divide: ITU report

DICT and ComClark to connect 2,000 remote areas in Philippines

Optical & Fixed Networks

DICT and ComClark to connect 2,000 remote areas in Philippines

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