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A major telecommunications company is proving that sustainability doesn't have to be complicated. Telecel Ghana is reducing its carbon footprint through solar power, biodegradable SIM cards, and tree planting while showing other businesses how to start small and build momentum.
Africa's telecom giant MTN is doubling down on Ghana with major investments in 5G, mobile money, and digital infrastructure as it marks three decades in the country. The company's CEO met with Ghana's top leaders to expand financial access for women entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Millions of Egyptian families just got twice the internet data without paying a penny more. The country's telecom regulator ordered providers to double their basic package from 50GB to 100GB while keeping the price at 150 Egyptian pounds.
Nigeria's telecom regulator just made it easier for people to avoid buying fake or unapproved phones. A simple dial now checks if a device is safe to use on local networks.
Four of Europe's biggest mobile carriers are joining forces to create their own satellite service, bringing phone coverage to remote areas without relying on Elon Musk's Starlink. The move could transform connectivity across the continent while keeping critical infrastructure under European control.
A solar-powered airship just flew from New Mexico to Japan and back, hovering at 60,000 feet to beam cell service to the ground like a floating tower in the sky. This breakthrough could bring internet to remote areas and provide emergency coverage during disasters.
Nigeria is building 3,700 telecommunications towers to bring internet and phone service to 20 million people who currently have no connection. The first tower just went live in Bende, Abia State, marking the start of a nationwide effort to bridge the digital divide.
Nearly 1,000 jobs are secure after BT stepped in to save struggling broadband provider TalkTalk from collapse. The deal protects 1.5 million customers and critical services for hospitals, schools, and emergency responders across the UK.
South Africa's new rules could send repeat spam callers to jail for up to a year, finally putting the burden on businesses instead of frustrated consumers. The country receives over 17 billion spam calls annually.
An unmanned airship just flew from New Mexico to Japan and back, delivering mobile phone service from the stratosphere. SoftBank plans to launch commercial service as early as 2027.
A 132-year-old telecommunications company just earned national recognition for transforming how 120 million Ethiopians connect, pay, and access digital services. Ethio Telecom's work is helping build the foundation for Ethiopia's vision of a fully digital economy by 2030.
Ethiopia just celebrated a company that's been connecting people for over a century. Ethio Telecom received national recognition for driving digital transformation at the country's 50th anniversary tech summit.