Africa National Telecom Trends
Africa National Telecom Trends
National Telecom trend intelligence tracks national telecom market trends, 5G rollout, fibre modernisation, wholesale network strategy, spectrum pressure, and digital infrastructure investment in Africa, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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UNITEL has contained a cyber incident; Angola is still waiting for a complete recovery ledger
A national mobile network does not return with one switch. UNITEL says phased restoration of voice, data and internet began at 11:45 local time on 29 July after a cyberattack had disrupted those services across Angola. Its 30 July market notice described partial service in 13…
Africa National Telecom Trends
Burkina Faso inspects national fibre to close reliability gaps
Burkina Faso launches a national fibre inspection mission to strengthen telecom infrastructure oversight and service reliability.
Africa National Telecom Trends
ISAT Africa Kenya Ltd strengthens Africa’s telecom infrastructure
ISAT Africa Kenya Ltd delivers satellite, MPLS & enterprise broadband services, innovating to close Africa’s connectivity gaps.
Africa National Telecom Trends
MTN Business Solutions strengthens Namibia’s enterprise ICT
MTN Business Solutions Namibia offers enterprise-grade VPN and secure connectivity, supporting local businesses in their ICT transformation.
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SMS Cellular Services: Enterprise messaging in South Africa
ICASA-licensed SMS Cellular Services targets enterprise messaging needs as South Africa’s MVNO rules and eSIM adoption accelerate.
Africa National Telecom Trends
Verizon Communications: Fueling digital transformation
Verizon expands its presence in South Africa, providing advanced connectivity solutions for businesses across sectors.
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Fontel (Pty) Ltd driving ICT and telecom growth in South Africa
Fontel (Pty) Ltd delivers integrated ICT and telecom services to support South Africa’s growing connectivity needs.
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Orange Q2 growth powered by Africa, Middle East
Orange’s Q2 revenue grew 2.2% to €10.6B with Africa/Middle East surging 11.3% while Europe declined. Emerging markets now drive telecom growth
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Orange Egypt drives innovation in a competitive telecom market
Orange Egypt, formerly Mobinil, is a leading telecom operator offering mobile, data, and IT services across Egypt.
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Vodafone Egypt: 5G rollout, AI integration and local partnerships
Vodafone Egypt’s rise from late‑nineties challenger to market leader, detailing its 5G launch, AI integration, industry partnerships.
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Vodafone reports revenue growth amid turnaround efforts
Vodafone posts 2.0% revenue growth, driven by strategic disposals and strong performance in Africa and Türkiye.
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Orange Q1 revenue rises 0.6% on MEA growth
What happened: Orange Q1 2025 revenue up 0.6% as MEA growth offsets France decline Orange reported Q1 2025 revenues of €9.91 billion, marking a 0.6% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by a 12.8% revenue rise in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region…
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MTN and Airtel to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria
What happened: MTN Group and Airtel Africa to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria MTN Group and Airtel Africa have agreed to share mobile network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria. This collaboration aims to reduce investment costs and expand service coverage, particularly in…
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Orange & Eutelsat partner to expand satellite internet
What happened: Orange and Eutelsat join forces to bridge the digital divide Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and Eutelsat have announced a strategic partnership to bridge the digital divide in Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration aims to provide reliable and…
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Budget-Friendly 5G smartphone is released in South Africa
What happened MTN South Africa launched the MTN Icon5G, an affordable 5G-enabled smartphone priced at 2,499 rand ($138). The smartphone aims to make mobile internet more accessible to a wider audience. It also supports MTN’s effort to transition customers from outdated 2G and 3G…
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Orange Madagascar partners with MPPTour as official sponsor
Orange Madagascar partners with MPPTour for the Island Padel Cup, emphasising their mutual dedication to Padel development and shared values.
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Orange Cameroun SA: Choice for 90% of Cameroon’s population
More than 12 million subscribers trust Orange Cameroon to make calls, send text messages, watch or forward videos, and hold remote meetings.
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MTN Business provides communications services
MTN Business Botswana, part of the MTN Group, has been committed to helping businesses and governments achieve a full range of communications services by providing advanced communications and internet solutions to contribute to the success of their businesses. MTN Business serves…
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Safaricom Ethiopia revolutionises bill payments with M-PESA
Safaricom Ethiopia and EEU simplify postpaid electric bill payments The introduction of M-PESA into EEU’s payment ecosystem is set to revolutionise how Ethiopian consumers manage their utility expenses. Postpaid customers now have the convenience of paying their electric bills…
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IHS Towers secures extended lease agreement with MTN Nigeria
IHS Towers renewed its 13,500-site lease with MTN Nigeria until 2032, adjusting terms to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges.