Zain KSA, the telecom operator in the Middle East region, is rolling out the second phase of its 5G network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) using Infovista radio planning portfolio. In compliance with Saudi Vision 2030 and in order to support the comprehensive digital transformation of the Kingdom, the plan for the spread [...]
Etisalat is building the region’s first open, autonomous and secured network. Etisalat will use Cisco’s Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning automation to simplify its Emirates Internet Exchange (EMIX) operations with a set of innovative use cases. The move will help pave the way for the efficient management of the huge quantities of data that will [...]
Sony Music and StarNews Mobile have partnered together to promote Ivory Coast-based artists and help to monetize their content. Marketing will be implemented by StarNews and its telco giant, MTN, through SMS and digital campaigns. The aim of the service is to target hard-to-reach audiences, creating a sustainable new income source. StarNews network provides a [...]
Moroccan telecommunications group, Maroc Telecom, have been rebranded as Moov Africa. The change is applied to 11 African countries and the company confirmed Gabon Telecom, MAURITEL, Moov Benin, Moov Centrafrique, Moov Cote d’Ivoire, Moov Niger, Moov Togo, SOTELMA-Mali, TIGO-Tchad will now operate under the new commercial brand Moov Africa. Managing Director Sidi Mohamed Naimi said, [...]
Zain Bahrain has partnered with Atyaf Home Entertainment to provide its customers with OSN streaming subscriptions for a year. Zain Bahrain will enjoy complimentary access to Disney+ Originals, HBO, Paramount+, and others. Ammar Alketbi, Zain Bahrain Director of Consumer Marketing and Sales, said “We always believe in ‘customer first’ and accordingly bring in seamless and [...]
Zamani Com SAS acquired Orange Niger and rebranded the unit to Zamani Telecom. Since its sale in November 2019, the operator has invested more than XOF40 billion (US$74.6 million) into its networks and services. Zamani Telecom is looking to boost its rural coverage, including the launch of a nationwide 3.5G offering to supplement its LTE-A [...]
Virgin Money South Africa has announced the change its name to Spot Money. The acquisition of Virgin Money South Africa is in partnership with local management of Spot Money. Absa recently announced the shutting down of its Virgin Money credit card, after more than 14 years in the country, due to Virgin Group’s divestment from [...]
Orange Cameroon has launched the new service of 4.75G across the country. The establishment of foresight frameworks to prepare for the arrival and deployment of 5G. Switching to 4.75G implies that the speed of the main data uses will be significantly improved. Downloading, streaming, online games and more will be much faster than on 4G [...]
Vodafone Ghana has launched a range of smart home devices onto the market to provide customers with enhanced connectivity, access to varied and amazing entertainment content, and improved security at home. The new devices include smart cameras with live HD video feed straight to mobile phones; as well as Android TV Boxes and Google Chromecasts [...]
MTN Ivory Coast has improved its capacities of its telecoms network which will allow the inhabitants of Abidjan to access the 4.5G. This new service will offer the consumers of MTN Ivory Coast with more speed with a browsing speed of at least 200 Mb / s, allowing users to download 15 min of video [...]
