Nigeria: Watt wins contract to upgrade Airtel towers with 32 MW of hybrid solar power

Telecommunications installations can be powered by hybrid energy systems that integrate renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing the consumption of fossil fuels. Independent hybrid solar solutions provider, WATT Renewable Corporation (WATT), has been selected by telecommunications services company, Airtel, to deliver over 32 MW of installed solar and storage capacity across Nigeria. In a statement released...

Airtel switches on 5G in Tanzania

Airtel Tanzania, the country’s second largest mobile operator by subscriptions, has launched commercial 5G services. Customers can access the new high speed network via a 5G home broadband router or a range of 5G-compatible mobile smartphones and devices. For 5G router customers, 30-day unlimited tariffs are available on a pre-paid and post-paid basis and range...

Uganda: Airtel is finally ready for its IPO

According to the regulations in force in Uganda, Airtel Uganda was supposed to list part of its capital on the stock market before the end of 2022. The deadline was finally postponed, due to market conditions deemed unfavorable . The telecom operator Airtel Uganda announced on Wednesday August 9 that it was ready to list...

Rwanda: Airtel and MTN finally launch their own 4G networks

In 2013, the semi-public company Korea Telecom Rwanda Networks obtained the 4G monopoly for 25 years. It therefore provided wholesale services to other companies such as MTN and Airtel who resold them to their customers. Telecommunications operators MTN Rwanda and Airtel Rwanda have just launched their own fourth generation (4G) mobile networks. Both companies have obtained amended...

Airtel launches 5G across 370 sites in Kenya

Airtel Kenya, the country’s second largest mobile operator by subscriptions, has launched commercial 5G services. Customers can access the new high speed network via a 5G home broadband router or a range of 5G-compatible mobile smartphones and devices. Upon activating a 5G device on the Airtel network and completing the Know Your Customer (KYC) registration...

Airtel Kenya expands network coverage

Airtel Kenya is expanding network coverage to meet the growing demand for data services. The telecom provider is adding 349 sites that will go live by the end of the year. The company announced expansion plans in Nairobi yesterday, saying additional 300 sites will go live shortly to enhance connectivity and improve the quality of...

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