Airtel Closes Kenyan Fibre Arm That Never Made a Sale
Airtel is winding up Airtel Kenya Telesonic, its wholesale fibre subsidiary. It never recorded revenue and lost KES 16.1 million...
September 15, 2026Topic
Telecommunications
MTN, Telecel and Goal cleared for next stage of Ghana 5G licensing
Ghana's NCA cleared MTN, Telecel and Goal for the next 5G licensing stage while disqualifying Infrava Ltd. Minimum prices start...
September 11, 2026
Tanzania Calls for More Investment in Digital Infrastructure
Tanzania wants more public and private spending on digital networks, with a Sh222.6 billion ICT budget for 2026/27 and new...
September 11, 2026
Nigeria Telecom Subscribers Hit 195 Million as MTN Crosses 100 Million
Nigeria's mobile subscriptions reached 195,108,814 in July 2026, while MTN Nigeria became the first operator to cross 100 million subscribers.
September 11, 2026
Nigeria’s Broadband Speed Jumps 155% as Fibre Connections Triple
Nigeria broadband speed jumped 155% to 34.47 Mbps by mid-2026, per Ookla, as fibre-to-the-premises connections roughly tripled since end-2024.
August 18, 2026
Bifrost Submarine Cable Lands In Rosarito, Baja California
The trans-Pacific Bifrost submarine cable has reached its landing point in Rosarito, Baja California, connecting Mexico to a network spanning...
August 9, 2026
Argentina’s Telecom Ordered to Shed Assets After Movistar Deal
Argentina's competition tribunal ordered Telecom Argentina to divest 6 million mobile customers and 130 MHz of spectrum as a condition...
July 29, 2026
Mexican Investment Gains Ground in Colombia’s Strategic Sectors
Mexican FDI in Colombia reached US$7.616 billion through mid-2024, with 70 firms active in telecoms, construction, food and health, aligning...
July 19, 2026
A $12 Billion Italian Bid Puts TIM Brasil’s Control in Play
A $12.5B Italian state-backed bid for Telecom Italia puts TIM Brasil control in play. Anatel has already approved the indirect...
July 19, 2026