Kenya is confident that achieving the ambitious goal of deploying 100,000 kilometers of optical fiber to underserved areas within five years is now feasible within the next two years.
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Liberia Introduces New Service Quality Regulation
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) introduced a new regulation to improve the quality of services provided by mobile network operators, despite demands for services. It sets standards that these companies must adhere to, ensuring better quality services for consumers. Penalties are also provided.
Niger Intends to Establish a Free-Roaming Agreement with Togo
Niger and Togo are poised to ink a free-roaming pact, enabling travelers to access electronic communication services seamlessly between the two nations. This development follows similar agreements between Togo and other states like Mali and Benin. Benin and Togo initiated their free roaming deal in October 2023, scheduled to commence in January 2024.
Ugandan Government Aims to Decrease Internet Bandwidth Costs
The Ugandan government aims to significantly reduce the monthly cost of internet bandwidth provided through its fiber optic national backbone infrastructure. Within a year, the plan is to lower the cost from $35 to $5, marking an 86% reduction. This announcement came during the signing of a memorandum of understanding with MasterCard by Godfrey Kabbyanga, the Minister of State for ICT.
South Africa’s Regulator Releases Draft Spectrum Plans
South Africa's telecom regulator, ICASA, has released draft plans for managing radio frequency spectrum. These include a Radio Frequency Migration Plan (RFMP) and an International Mobile Telecommunication roadmap (IMT-R), now open for public consultation. ICASA states that these drafts aim to ensure proper coordination and alignment of radio frequency spectrum allocation in South Africa.
Ghana Plans to Boost Rural Connectivity
The Ghanaian government is planning to construct and implement 1,006 telecom sites this year to enhance mobile service coverage in the country, particularly in rural areas.
Benin and Ghana Announce Free Roaming Initiative to Slash Communication Costs
In a move aimed at easing communication expenses for travelers between Benin and Ghana, both nations are set to roll out a free-roaming initiative starting July 1, 2024.
Nigeria Teams Up with World Bank for Broadband Boost
The federal government of Nigeria has partnered with the World Bank to raise $3 billion to achieve nationwide fiber optic coverage. Bosun Tijani, the minister of communications, innovations and digital economy, disclosed during a stakeholders’ engagement themed “broadband for all,” organized by his ministry in collaboration with the World Bank.
UAE and Kenya to Advance Digital Infrastructure and AI Initiatives
The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy of the Republic of Kenya have signed an Investment Memorandum establishing a framework for investment cooperation in the field of digitalization and technology.
TELUS International Promises Jobs and Community Engagement
TELUS International Africa celebrated the official inauguration of its newly constructed, cutting-edge facility in Casablanca, Morocco.