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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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 It also supports MTN’s effort to transition customers from outdated 2G and 3G…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.