23 October 2024
On 15 October, an internet outage plunged 4.18 million Chadian users into a digital blackout that lasted until 16 October. To find a solution to these recurring outages, the State is putting pressure on telecom operators.
Prime Minister Allah-Maye Halina called for concrete actions to improve the quality of telecom services.
Find out more18 October 2024
Vertiv, Encapsulated East Africa Limited, and the Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), recently deployed a new integrated modular data centre infrastructure solution to boost data centre performance and service delivery.
As part of its digital transformation strategy, the NTSA embarked on the modernisation of its Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS) to allow citizens to experience maximum service efficiencies when registering their motor vehicles, and to promote a positive economic impact within the country.
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15 October 2024
Moov Burkina, Orange Burkina and Telecel Faso have made commitments to improve the quality of telecom services in the country.
This commitment was formalized by the signing of an agreement after a conclave organized with the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP) and the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications. The objective is to meet the growing needs of consumers by improving services through the deployment of new sites and the acquisition of frequencies.
Find out more07 October 2024
By Ramesh Ramaswamy, EVP & GM, International Division, Hughes
In recent years, internet connectivity in Africa has experienced remarkable growth. At the end of 2023, 37% of the African population had access to the internet, a significant increase from just 26% in 2019. This growth represents a substantial step towards digital inclusion for millions across the continent. However, challenges remain in closing the connectivity gap, particularly in rural and underserved regions. Satellite operators like Hughes are positioned to be major enablers for telecom providers throughout Africa – assisting these providers in expanding their reach, addressing operational pain points, and evolving to meet the market’s needs.
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