As Starlink intensifies its competitive presence and African governments remain uncertain about intervening to protect telco incumbents, African telecom companies are increasingly focusing on underserved regions. In response, they are launching strategic initiatives to tackle the rising challenge of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to maintain their market position and tap into new growth opportunities, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
As Africa continues to embrace the digital revolution, the reliance on global digital infrastructure has grown immensely. The continent's digital future depends heavily on powerful and resilient connectivity solutions, with submarine cables playing a crucial role in this transformation. These cables, which run beneath the oceans to link continents, are the lifeblood of modern communications, enabling high-speed internet, voice, and data exchanges between Africa and the rest of the world. Ensuring the resilience of these cables is now more critical than ever, as the continent seeks to enhance its digital economy, promote innovation, and improve access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and finance.
Eutelsat is proud to announce that it has achieved its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition pledge, backed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), two years ahead of schedule. This milestone marks the connection of 1 million underserved people in Sub-Saharan Africa to reliable, high-speed internet via satellite, reinforcing Eutelsat’s commitment to bridging the digital divide—a key pillar of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy—and advancing progress toward the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Kenya’s telecommunications sector experienced significant growth in the first quarter of financial year 2024/2025, with an increase in broadband subscriptions, mobile SIM, smartphone use, and mobile money, indicating continued industry responsiveness to customer needs.
Tunisie Télécom and Ooredoo Tunisie have met all the technical and administrative requirements and are set to begin commercializing their 5G services by mid-February.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), extending their strategic partnership for five years. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing quality infrastructure development across Africa by strengthening national procurement systems and aligning them with international best practices, leveling the playing field for international competition. The MOU also formalizes ongoing coordination to develop a pipeline of bankable projects that are eligible for USTDA’s project preparation grants.
The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has released a crucial new report that evaluates the readiness of African countries to roll out and utilize 5G networks across the continent. The report, titled “Report on 5G Preparedness and Relevant Use Cases in Africa,” marks another key step in ATU’s commitment to supporting digital transformation in Africa.
In an era where seamless communication drives how we live, work, and innovate, recognizing achievements in telecommunications is essential for advancing progress. The Crowdsourced Awards by Weplan Analytics is a prestigious annual recognition that honors the industry’s top-performing connectivity companies and services.
Vitel Wireless is proud to announce its groundbreaking achievement as the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria to be issued a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), marking a significant milestone in the country's telecommunications industry.
e& Egypt and Ericsson have extended their managed services and customer support agreement for another five years, to strengthen customer-centricity, efficiency, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration, cost-savings, and scalability for the communication service provider (CSP).
