Industry Developments

There has long been debate in South Africa over telecoms prices, with many accusations that service in general are unjustifiably expensive. This is a comment common in most countries,... 2009-12-09

Mobile market leader MTN Rwanda has confirmed it is in 'high level' talks with TEAMS, the submarine cable, to give customers better access to internet services. At present several... 2009-12-08

Egypt-based Orascom Telecom is strong in North Africa, with its Djezzy network in Algeria a flagship operation. However, disputes over the repatriation of profits and now a disputed... 2009-12-07

Rumours are growing that Glo Ghana will finally achieve a commercial launch before the end of 2009. After numerous delays due to a variety of factors, with their biggest obstacle... 2009-12-04

Israeli cable company HOT Communications appears to be the front runner in the acquisition of iDEN operator MIRS, according to reports in Globes Online. Back in early November 2009,... 2009-12-03

South Africa's second national network operator, Neotel, has revealed that it is making steady, if unspectacular, progress in deploying its mixed-technology broadband network across... 2009-11-30

As the Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) continues in its quest to strengthen its regulatory position on telecoms pricing, reports have emerged that it is widening its scope... 2009-11-27

India's Tata Communications has signed agreements with five regional partners to become the exclusive landing station operators in their respective countries for its new submarine... 2009-11-26

The CEO of Batelco, Peter Kaliaropoulos, has reaffirmed the firm's intention to look for new international expansion opportunities in Asia and Africa, reports Trade Arabia. At an... 2009-11-23

Mauritius is planning to sell its remaining stake in the country's leading telecoms company, Mauritius Telecom. A 40% stake in the company was already sold to France Télécom ... 2009-11-20