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Airtel Kenya upgrades 600 sites to 5G Network

Over 600 sites are now 5G-ready in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi, according to Airtel Kenya managing director Prasanta Das Sarma. In an interview with a local daily, Prasanta said that the deployment of 5G-ready networks would help it capitalize on the rising mobile Internet demand in the country. “These 600 sites are now 5G-ready. We […]

The rapid uptake of 5G and its real potential

In name, it may feel like just one small step from 4G. But the fifth generation of cellular networks is much more than blazing-fast mobile broadband. Research by Nokia Bell Labs in 2020 found that 5G has the potential to contribute $8 trillion to global GDP by 2030, with industries as diverse as mining, entertainment, transportation […]

26/03/2021
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Safaricom Pilots 5G connectivity across Kenya

Safaricom on Friday announced the launch of trials for the trail-blazing 5G technology in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii and Kakamega. The trial, which will begin with both individual and enterprise customers plans to expand the number of such 5G sites to more than 150 across nine towns over the next 12 months. The primary objective during […]

Samsung breaks 5G speed record reaching 5.23Gbps

Samsung Electronics has announced it achieved a breakthrough in 5G data speeds using E-UTRAN New Radio Dual Connectivity (EN-DC) technology. EN-DC technology enables mobile operators to boost 5G speeds and coverage by leveraging a 4G network. In a demonstration carried out in Samsung’s lab in Korea, the company successfully combined 40MHz of 4G frequency and […]

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. […]