Press Releases

Pivotal Commware, MTN demonstrate mmWave 5G in South Africa

Pivotal Commware, a global provider in 5G mmWave (millimetre wave) infrastructure products for the wireless edge, has concluded a 5G mmWave field trial with MTN, a mobile network operator (MNO). (more…)

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June 26, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

ZTE reaffirms its commitment to ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition

Geneva, Switzerland – ZTE Corporation, a global provider of information and communication technology solutions, was recently invited by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to participate in the event of the 55th World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), an annual observance celebrated on May 17 to raise awareness about the importance of ICT in promoting social and economic development worldwide.  (more…)

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June 5, 2023

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

MTN, Huawei, HIMA Cement launched 5G commercial deployment in industry vertical

Huawei, together with Ugandan telecom operator MTN and HIMA Cement Company, has launched the 5G industrial use case in a HIMA cement plant. Offering high bandwidth, low latency, and ability to connect with a high concentration of devices, 5G will enable real-time data transmission in the production area. Harnessing edge computing, 5G will significantly improve the production efficiency of the factory. (more…)

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April 14, 2023

Posted by: Shriya Raban

MTN, Smart Africa partner to advance digital skills in Africa

On the side-lines of MWC Africa, Smart Africa and MTN have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance digital skills in Africa in an effort to develop capacity for Africans to utilise ICTs and be fully empowered participants of an ICT-driven economy and society. (more…)

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November 3, 2022

Posted by: Janmesh Chintankar

African telecom, media and tech investment grows as Ethio Telecom privatisation leads 2019 deals

Telecom, media and tech investment and consolidation activity in Africa is predicted to reach a record high for 2019. According to reports from specialist news provider, TMT Finance this comes as a number of significant deals are scheduled, including the opening up of Ethiopia’s telecom sector. (more…)

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February 11, 2019

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Uganda joins forces with Intelsat, ITSO and MTN to accelerate 3G network infrastructure deployment in rural areas

Intelsat S.A., operator of the Globalised Network and integrated satellite solutions, announced that Uganda’s Communications Commission (UCC) will utilise Intelsat satellite services and Gilat Satellite Network’s ground infrastructure to advance the deployment of 3G wireless communications infrastructure and expand high quality, affordable broadband access for businesses and communities in rural areas of Uganda. (more…)

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May 7, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

MTN signs partnership with Cisco Jasper to enable IoT connectivity for businesses throughout South Africa

MTN announced a partnership with Cisco Jasper to enable their business customers throughout South Africa to deliver Internet of Things (IoT) services worldwide. MTN will be the first mobile operator in South Africa to deploy Cisco Jasper Control Centre, (more…)

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December 7, 2017

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde