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.
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.
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.
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.
Africa stands at a pivotal moment as the uptake of connectivity services skyrockets, driven by its vast and youthful population. The continent's six major operator groups—Airtel Africa, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom—are leading the charge, joining forces to forge closer collaborations with governments.
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.
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.
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.
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 Africa celebrated the official inauguration of its newly constructed, cutting-edge facility in Casablanca, Morocco.
