vivo, a leading global technology company, recently hosted its inaugural 5G Talk event in collaboration with industry experts to discuss the latest advancements in 5G technology and its potential benefits for developing countries. The event, organized by vivo’s Communications Research Institute, showcased the company’s commitment to innovation and its efforts to bridge the digital divide. […]
HMD Global has released the Nokia X30 5G, which is touted as the most environmentally sustainable Nokia smartphone. Powered by a Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) and a 2.2 GHz CPU frequency, the phone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage, making it ideal for regular use. The phone […]
Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to 28 towns across 21 counties, empowering its customers in 5G areas to enjoy superfast internet connectivity on the move, and for their homes and businesses. Safaricom has also introduced 5G data bundles to enable its over 400,000 customers using 5G smartphones to browse at ultra-fast speeds, with typical […]
Safaricom has today announced the availability of 5G Wi-Fi to empower its customers with superfast internet at home and at work hence complementing its growing fiber network. Safaricom became the first service provider in Kenya to announce 5G trials in March last year. This development now empowers customers in 5G-ready areas to enjoy fast and […]
Vivo has unveiled the latest additions to its stylish V series range of devices: V25 5G and V25e, both phones follow up on the V23 5G and V23e. With superior photography features, the two smartphones have been designed for users who express themselves through video and photography. The new V25 5G and V25e will give […]
Nokia has successfully piloted its 4G and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network slicing with the help of mobile operator, Safaricom on its live commercial network. This is the first-time 4G/5G network slicing has been successfully achieved in Africa. The trial utilized a multi-vendor network environment and included RAN, transport and core as well as software upgrades to a range of Nokia’s products and services. The […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the deployment of the Fifth Generation Network, 5G, in Nigeria. Following the approval, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence immediate implementation of the 5G plan for the country. “The roll-out of the 5G […]
To accelerate 5G in Africa, regulatory frameworks governing critical wireless backhaul spectrum E-band (70-80 GHz) needs to be put on the agenda swiftly. This is the call made by ICT experts at the 6th Annual Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference took place using a virtual format from the 20th to 22nd July 2021. For data to […]
There was a time, not so long ago, when 5G was only talked about in relation to ‘the future’. But as the first 5G networks are deployed around the world, with higher bandwidth and faster speeds, applications such as high-definition video, ultra-low latency gaming and advanced telemedicine are already being enabled. The so-called “channel” presents […]
Huawei underlined its innovative capabilities, walking away with several awards at this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), which took place in Barcelona and online from 28 June to 01 July. As the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry, Mobile World Congress plays a pivotal role in setting the tone for the space over […]