Madagascan ISP Blueline (formerly Gulfsat Madagascar) has announced the official launch of ‘Konnect by Blueline’, a satellite broadband solution that provides fast, reliable and affordable internet connectivity throughout the entire country. Powered by technology from satellite operator Eutelsat, Blueline highlighted the new offering ensures a reliable connection with an uptime rate of 99.5% and a maximum download...
TowerCo of Madagascar has completed its brand shift, marking a milestone in the company’s alignment with TowerCo of Africa (TOA). The company revealed the refreshed look today, stating that the rebranding initiative demonstrates its commitment to developing a recognised brand across all TOA operations. Since starting operations in the island country 12 years ago, TowerCo...
Axiz, a South African technology distributor, has expanded into Madagascar, punting the island nation as one of Africa’s most attractive new technology markets. The company announced the move today, stating that a dedicated local resource has been stationed in Madagascar to serve the market. According to Axiz, this is a strategic step in response to...
Axian Telecom wants to strengthen its presence in the African telecom market. The company recently signed an agreement to increase its stake in telecoms operator Free Senegal to 80%. Telecommunications company Axian Telecom has obtained a loan totaling USD 158.3 million from the American bank JPMorgan Chase Bank NA to support its activities in Tanzania and...
The African postal sector is changing, driven in particular by the acceleration of digital transformation. Sector players want to transform and reposition themselves in the market in order to remain competitive. The Malagasy government is working on the creation of a banking subsidiary of Paositra Malagasy (PAOMA). The project is expected to expand Madagascar Post’s financial activities...
The World Bank has approved a USD400 million credit for the Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar Project (DECIM) that will contribute to connecting an additional 3.4 million people to the internet and doubling energy access in the country. According to the World Bank, the project will focus on deploying infrastructure and mobilising...
Ericsson and AXIAN Telecom have strengthened their partnership at Mobile World Congress 2023, Barcelona, Spain. The two companies announce a partnership for the modernization of AXIAN Telecom’s operations in Madagascar, Telma Madagascar’s radio access network (RAN), microwave transport infrastructure, and core networks. Deploying future-proof solutions for 4G and 5G deployment from the Ericsson Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio will...
2Africa is the fourth international submarine cable system to which Madagascar is connected. Until then, the country was served by the EASSY (Eastern Africa Submarin System), LION (Lower Indian Ocean Network) and METISS (MEltingpoT Indianoceanic Submarine System) systems. The Malagasy telecom operator Telma, a subsidiary of the Axian group, has connected Madagascar to the 2Africa submarine...
Infrastructure supplier AMN Group has signed a Network-as-a-Service (NAAS) contract with Orange Madagascar to build a minimum of 500 mobile network base stations in rural areas of the country. The ten-year agreement will enable Orange to extend 2G and 3G mobile coverage to more than a million people in previously unserved areas, bringing social, economic and educational...
WeLight, a company co-owned by pan-African conglomerate AXIAN Group, has secured €19-million in funding from a group of lenders – including the European Investment Bank (EIB), to help 250,000 people in rural Madagascar gain first-time access to clean electricity. The Group, comprised of the EIB, Triodos Investment Management and EDFI ElectriFI, a European Union-funded Electrification...
