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Samsung Galaxy s21, Galaxy S21+ Series now in Kenya - Price & Specs

Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+ Series now in Kenya – Price & Specs

Samsung has introduced Galaxy S21 priced at KES. 125,000 and Galaxy S21+ priced at KES. 106,000 as their latest flagship devices. Galaxy S21 is loaded with state-of-the-art innovations, it debuts a head-turning, iconic design, an epic pro-grade camera for users of any skill level and the most advanced processor ever in a Galaxy device. And […]

Nokia confirms 5G as 90 percent more energy efficient than 4G networks

A new study by Nokia and Telefónica has found that 5G networks are up to 90 per cent more energy-efficient per traffic unit than legacy 4G networks. The research, which was conducted over a three-month period, focused on the power consumption of the Radio Access Network (RAN) in Telefónica’s network. The rollout of 5G networks […]

Airtel Kenya partners with Nokia to lay 5G Connectivity in Nairobi

Airtel Kenya has selected Nokia in a three-year deal to modernise Nairobi with high speed 4G and 5G-ready hardware from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio. Deployment, which began in June, will cover hundreds of sites and include upgrading existing 2G, 3G and 4G radio access network (RAN) coverage in urban, semi-urban, highways, tourist spots and central […]

Nokia 8.3 launched in Kenya – features 5G network

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has today announced the availability of Nokia 8.3 5G in Kenya, the new device is available on sale priced at Ksh 69,000 for 8/128 configuration. Gopher Ogembo, Senior Business Manager at HMD Global said that their innovation towards Nokia 8.3 5G builds on their commitment to ensuring that […]

Realme enters Kenyan Market with new 5G Smartphone

Realme has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of a new shop in Nairobi as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy. The company, whose operations in both high-end and mid-range smartphones begun mid-2018 recognizes Kenya’s exclusive position as a regional nexus for smartphone technology and innovation. The firm is keen […]

Ericsson 5G commercially live with MTN in South African cities

Communications service provider MTN has gone live with Ericsson-powered commercial 5G in the South African cities of Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth. Ericsson was announced as an MTN South Africa vendor in November 2019, to deploy products and solutions spanning its radio access network (RAN) Ericsson Radio System, transport and 5G Core network portfolios. Ericsson will also deploy Ericsson Spectrum Sharing. […]

18/05/2020
By Afritech Media
4G, 5G, Business, Financial & Tech, Telco
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Ericsson Appoints Todd Ashton to Head South & East Africa

Ericsson announces the appointment of Todd Ashton as the Vice President and Head of Ericsson South & East Africa within Market Area Middle East and Africa. Prior to assuming his current role, Ashton served as the Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and Global Customer Unit Axiata within Ericsson in Market Area South […]

Vodacom launches Africa’s first live 5G network

Vodacom has switched on Africa’s first live 5G mobile network in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Cape Town, with further rollouts planned to other parts of the country. This network will support both mobile and fixed wireless services and is currently available on twenty live 5G sites, 18 of which are in Gauteng and 2 in Cape […]

Momentum in the race towards 5G in Africa

5G has arrived, and it is expected to spark an unprecedented wave of innovation and economic growth across Africa By Brian Yatich The talk about 5G is everywhere. Globally, the discussion has gained much momentum. Some say the invention is already here. But in other regions, such as Africa, 5G is still decades away. The term “5G” refers to the […]

Infinet Wireless is mulling African market expansion

Infinet Wireless, a global manufacturer of fixed broadband wireless systems has announced it has made a number of new landmark implementation agreements across the African market. The telco firm has partnered with Camtel, the leading telecom operator in Cameroon, to modernize and expand broadband infrastructure across the country. At the Russia-Africa Economic Forum and Summit, Infinet CEO Dmitry Okorokov […]