Choosing a fibre provider has become easier

As access to the Internet becomes increasingly important, consumers are left trying to get to grips with which service provider to select. With a legacy of poor service and high costs, South Africa is finally starting to open up and offer reliable and affordable fibre...

du trials Nokia software-defined access networks

UAE-based telecommunications service provider du is the first provider in the Middle East to trial SDAN technology on NG-PON and establish an intelligent network capable of supporting future needs. Using Nokia’s SDAN solution, du can accelerate innovation...

Huawei, DTPS nurture Seeds for the Future

Huawei South Africa is partnering with the Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services (DTPS) for a second year, affording 10 South African students from universities across the country an opportunity to participate in its global Seeds for the Future...

Etisalat Misr evolves Egyptian network

Etisalat Misr has signed a four-year contract with Ericsson to modernise and expand its core network and business support systems, which will help the operator capitalise on the growth in 4G and pave the way for 5G and Internet of Things. The partnership will play an...

ZTE trials Pre5G Massive MIMO in Singapore

ZTE has teamed up with Singtel to complete live deployment of the 2.6GHz Pre5G Massive MIMO network at one Marina Bay site in Singapore. This Massive MIMO solution will be able to enhance Singtel’s 4G user speed experience in time for Singapore’s National...

Mauritius Telecom to use IOX Cable system

Mauritius Telecom has signed an agreement as an anchor tenant for ultra-high speed connectivity on the IOX Submarine Cable System, a new cable that will connect Mauritius, La Reunion and Rodrigues Island to South Africa and India. The IOX Cable System is the third...