Leveraging WiFi to meet broadband demand

The prevalence of WiFi in Africa and around the world is increasing, with more and more mobile operators looking to deploy it as part of their overall networks, according to Ruckus Wireless, an exhibitor at this year’s AfricaCom, running from 12 to 14 November 2013 at...

Aviat deploys STR600 solution in Ghana

Aviat Networks, the leading expert in microwave networking solutions, today announced that it is deploying its STR600 ultra-high capacity microwave radio solution for MTN Ghana as a part of the upgrade of the leading African mobile operator’s backhaul network to full...

Intelligent Energy launches Upp

Intelligent Energy, the global power technology company, has launched Upp – a personal energy device, to charge and power USB-compatible portable electronic devices, such as smartphones, feature phones, e-readers, tablets, portable gaming consoles, as well as digital...

Ericsson to showcase Radio Dot System

The recently launched Ericsson Radio Dot System, a disc-shaped cellular radio that is small enough to fit a person’s hand, will be showcased at Ericsson’s stand during the 2013 edition of AfricaCom, scheduled to take place at the Cape Town International Convention...

Vox Telecom offers corporate WiFi solution

Vox Telecom has announced the launch of a new corporate managed WiFi solution that allows any business to extend their existing network into the wireless space. “Analysts predict that the average individual will soon own at least seven smart, WiFi enabled devices,”...

Survey shows improvement in Telkom service

Telkom has marked significant improvement in service levels of key business units this year, as measured by the annual independent Orange Index survey of consumer experience. Manelisa Mavuso, managing director of consumer services and retail at Telkom, says the...