Innibos Festival wins big with multi-gigabit backhaul
27 December 2024
The famous Innibos Festival in South Africa recently took place at Hoërskool Bergvlam in West Acres Mbombela (Nelspruit). This multicultural educational institution showcases a truly South African experience, featuring a diverse range of musical acts, stage productions, and other artistic attractions. The festival was held from 29 June to 2 July.
A multi-gigabit challenge
The Innibos event organizers were anticipating 40,000 attendees each day. Based on their previous experiences and events, it was clear that public cellular networks would not be able to handle the high demand for connectivity in such a crowded area. The main challenge was ensuring that there would be enough capacity to meet the event’s expectations within the venue at any given time.
Read the full article Digital DAS connectivity for AFCON 2024
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The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) attracts fans, players, and officials from across the continent. Expectations are high, and attendees demand a rich digital experience enabled by seamless communication and internet access.
To keep fans connected and engaged, Orange Ivory Coast needed to deliver excellent wireless performance and availability during high-density use; fast, reliable internet access at events amid surging data demand; and overcome coverage limitations in challenging stadium environments.
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BLU benefits from ‘LTE in a Box’
13 December 2024
In June 2013, BLU was one of three Ghanaian-owned companies to receive a Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) license to launch a new 4G LTE network. Despite Ghana’s already saturated mobile market, the BWA licenses were only made available to companies that were 100% owned and operated in Ghana.
The license came with a strict deadline to launch LTE services within 18 months of the award date. BLU’s leadership knew that they would face fierce competition from the other LTE license holders, and that it would not simply suffice to be the first to enter the new market; new customers and their loyalty would be won on service differentiation, network speed and reliability, and affordability.
Read the full article Nigeria scores solar-powered public Wi-Fi courtesy of HFCL
13 December 2024
Nigeria, known as Africa’s largest oil producer, faces formidable challenges due to its poor internet infrastructure. The country grapples with building a robust connectivity network, complicated by challenging geography.
The digital divide has been a persistent challenge in the country, limiting widespread internet access for a significant portion of the population. Despite the increasing ownership of mobile devices, accessibility and affordability remain key barriers, particularly in rural areas and underserved urban communities.
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