SATELLITE
10 February 2025
Amidst a global digital revolution, Africa’s connectivity levels lag behind the world. Will satellite prove instrumental in connecting the continent?
Ideas around connectivity are changing. Internet access is no longer considered a luxury, but an absolute necessity required for digital inclusion.
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27 December 2024
Africa’s telecommunications infrastructure continues to come under threat from physical and cyber-attack. While the motivation varies, the result is the same…
The very real threat faced by Africa’s telecommunications industry continues to blight the delivery of reliable communications across the continent, negatively impacting government, businesses and consumers alike.
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mobile money
13 December 2024
There’s no denying the popularity of mobile money across the continent.
The GSMA reports that registered mobile money accounts grew 12% year-on-year to 1.75 billion in 2023, with some 435 million active by year-end – a 9% annual rise. Transaction volumes grew by 14% year-on-year, while, importantly for the operators, average revenue per user was up from $2.2 in September 2022 to $3.2 in June 2023 – resulting in higher profitability.
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13 November 2024
Classical and GenAI are reshaping telecommunications as we know it – so what do operators need to know?
AI is significantly reshaping the telecommunications landscape, from network optimisation and customer experience through to security and new business models.
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