Benin: SBIN will not pay entry duties and taxes on equipment for its national Internet network project

The Beninese Digital Infrastructure Company (SBIN) will benefit from an exemption from entry duties and taxes on equipment for the project to extend its telecoms network throughout the national territory. The public company was granted approval for the specific investment regime for the said project during the Council of Ministers on Wednesday February 14. The...

Benin joins the Smart Africa Alliance

Benin is now a member of the Smart Africa Alliance, an organization that promotes the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) to accelerate economic and social development in Africa. The Beninese National Assembly ratified the agreement establishing the said organization during its plenary session on Tuesday, January 23. The initiative is part of the efforts...

Benin and Togo sign a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of free roaming

Ghana and Ivory Coast are the first two countries to have implemented the ECOWAS directive on mobile roaming. They also pledged to inspire other members of the community to do the same. Ghana has already signed a memorandum of understanding with Togo to this effect. The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts of Togo (ARCEP Togo)...

MTN Benin CEO talks up 5G

Uche Ofodile, CEO of MTN Benin, has disclosed that the mobile operator is currently deploying 5G technology. In an interview submitted by the cellco to news outlets, the executive stated that: ‘We are excited to announce the launch of 5G, which will revolutionise the way people and businesses connect and communicate.’ She added: ‘The launch of 5G is a...

Benin progresses in digital development – study

A study of Benin’s digital growth reveals that the country is making strides towards becoming a key player in West Africa’s digital revolution. This is according to the GIZ-commissioned study “State of the Digital Ecosystem and Digital Entrepreneurship in Benin,” prepared by Acumen Network and ACED. According to the research, digital technology is a crucial...

Benin: MTN partners with Ericsson to expand mobile services in rural areas using solar power

Competition is intensifying in the Beninese mobile telephony market. Market leader, MTN multiplies investments to strengthen its position and better face this competition led by Moov Africa Benin and Celtiis. The telecommunications operator MTN Benin wants to rely on solar energy to extend the coverage of its high-speed mobile connectivity services in rural areas of Benin. The...

Ericsson, MTN roll-out broadband in rural Benin

Ericsson and MTN have partnered to provide mobile broadband services to remote rural areas in Benin. The deal will see Ericsson support MTN’s planned rural coverage across 29 sites with three-sector dual-band Radio 6626 and compact microwave radio MINI-LINK products from its Radio System portfolio. In addition, Ericsson will also support the project with Enclosure...

Benin: Moov Africa and the internet service provider Isocel obtain the right to provide audiovisual content

The ISP Isocel and the telecommunications operator have asked the Beninese authorities for approval to provide audiovisual content. The media regulator has just granted their request. In Benin, the telecommunications operator Moov Africa and the internet service provider (ISP) Isocel have obtained the right to provide audiovisual content. The approvals of the two companies were awarded to...

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