New cable proposed between Africa, Asia and Indian Ocean countries
03 May 2024
Mauritius Telecom (Mauritius), Orange and Reliance Jio Infocomm (India) have initiated discussions with a view to installing a submarine fibre optic cable called T4 which will connect Africa, Asia, and the Indian Ocean countries.
The T4 cable will replace the South Africa Far East (SAFE) cable which will reach the end of its life in 2027. The cost of the project is estimated between $150-200 million.
Find out more MSTelecom opts for Angosat-2 to enhance broadband
02 May 2024
MSTelecom will utilise the Angosat-2 telecoms satellite to improve broadband connectivity services in Angola.
The company signed a memorandum of understanding with the Angolan National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN). Under the terms of the agreement, MSTelecom will integrate its fibre optic and microwave transmission networks into the GGPEN satellite platform. This will accelerate the ISP’s network coverage to reach more people.
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Congo’s mobile internet subs up 61% in just five years
02 May 2024
The number of mobile internet subscriptions in Congo has increased by 61% in five years, from 2.1 million in 2019 to 3.4 million in 2023, according to the Post and Electronic Communications Regulatory Agency (ARPCE).
The growth in the number of subscriptions to mobile internet services over 2019-2023 resulted in a 337% increase in traffic over the same period, from 15.9 billion megabytes to 69.4 billion megabytes.
Find out more South Africa to connect 5.5 million rural homes
02 May 2024
The South African government plans to connect 5.5 million households in rural areas and townships to the internet via WiFi hotspots over the next three to four years, reported Mondli Gungubele, minister of communications and digital technologies.
“We are committed to bridging the digital divide by providing WiFi access to communities and ensuring universal access to the internet,” said Gungubele. The government service costs 5 rand per day for one gigabyte, and from 250 rand per month for an unlimited plan.
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