Zain Group has announced the launch of its 5G commercial services in Bahrain. The 5G network built in collaboration with global solutions provider, Ericsson, will allow users to enjoy super high-speed data, very low latency and ultra-high reliability and unveils highly connected technologies trends such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and the internet of things (IoT). The [...]
Digital TV operator StarTimes has introduced a new HD satellite decoder onto the Ghanaian market. The decoder has been boosted with the latest technology and special features. StarTimes’ new digital satellite decoder, stunningly designed with the best HD quality with inbuilt strong anti-interference, comes with very low power consumption of only 4 watts. The new [...]
The free, generalist Ivorian TV channel, Life TV was officially launched last week in Cocody, Ivory Coast. According to the Head of Programming, Dorian Dehoue, Life TV intends to offer viewers a grid of diversified content. ”This is a channel focused on entertainment, information and education, which all members of the family will identify with.” On [...]
Ethiopia’s communications regulator announced that it has received twelve bids for the two telecom licenses it intends to grant to multinational mobile companies, breaking the state monopoly. Th regulator stated that nine bidders are telecom operators and two non-telecom operators, and one submission was incomplete. Bidders consist of Etisalat, Axian, MTN, Orange, Saudi Telecom Company, [...]
MTN South Africa will unveil its 5G network this week and become the first of the telecommunication group’s 22 operations to introduce the next-generation broadband technology. The company will host a live event on its YouTube channel on the 30th June which will be hosted by the CEO Godfrey Motsa, the Chief Consumer Officer Mapula [...]
Gameloft Business Solutions has rolled out MTN Arcade, a new mobile gaming subscription platform accessible to all MTN customers in South Africa. The collaboration highlights the launch of Gameloft Business Solutions, a provider of gaming solutions for carriers and manufacturers, under its new identity. According to the Vice president of global sales & distribution at [...]
Intelsat, world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has just announced a joint venture with Africa leading telecom group, Liquid Telecom. The two companies have collaborated for over four years to deliver Liquid Telecom’s very-small-aperture terminal (VSAT) service over Intelsat’s satellite feet, by providing robust and reliable communications network to communities, schools and business in [...]
Soccer fans will be treated to Live sporting actions on StarTimes starting this weekend as Emirates FA Cup quarter finals returns with four ties. Norwich City are due to Manchester United on Saturday. On Sunday, Sheffield United will play Arsenal while Leicester City will face Chelsea; and Newcastle United will play holders Manchester City. All [...]
OSN and ITV Studios have signed exclusive rights and production of Arabic version of British reality TV show, ‘Come Dine with Me’. The concept of the reality TV show is to follow five strangers facing each other for the title of ultimate dinner party host. Each night over a week, one of the participants organises [...]
DStv and GOtv are bringing live sport with Premier League, LaLiga, FA Cup, Serie A and EFL Championship. The matches are scheduled between 25 and 28 June and will be broadcasted live on SuperSport to all DStv and GOtv subscribers. The weekend games will begin on Friday with EFL Championship on SuperSport 3 and 11 [...]
