Moov Africa Gabon strengthens network with RuralStar equipment
20 January 2025
Moov Africa Gabon Telecom plans to strengthen its network in rural areas of the country, and has for this purpose acquired RuralStar equipment from Huawei to cover 10 sites.
This technology solution is designed to provide mobile and internet connectivity for rural and remote areas. It runs primarily on solar energy, with batteries to ensure continuous power, reducing reliance on power grids or diesel generators.
Find out more 2025 will usher in the era of ‘WiFi Everywhere’
16 January 2025
Paul Colmer, EXCO member at Wireless Access Provider’s Association (WAPA)
WiFi technology is on the brink of a revolutionary transformation, and 2025 will likely be remembered as the year when ‘WiFi Everywhere’ became a reality.
With new advancements and standards, WiFi is poised to redefine connectivity, create unprecedented opportunities, and enable innovative applications that go far beyond fast internet access.
Starlink comes to Liberia
16 January 2025
Starlink’s services are now available in Liberia following a one-year agreement signed in October 2024 between Starlink and the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA).
The license aims to expand internet coverage across the country from 60% to nearly 100%, according to Abdullah Kamara, LTA’s chief executive officer. Penetration was 30.1% at the start of 2024, representing 1.65 million internet users, as per DataReportal.
Find out more Orange and Vodacom launch rural towerco deal in DRC
15 January 2025
Orange and Vodacom have formed a first-of-its-kind, rural towerco partnership in Africa.
Through this partnership, the companies will collaborate to build, own, and operate solar-powered mobile base stations in underserved areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The initiative will extend network coverage and enable access to telecommunications and mobile financial services to up to 19 million people in less densely populated rural communities, reinforcing their commitment to bridging the digital divide and driving inclusive growth.
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