Network operators: where are your MANRS?
The Internet Society has announced the number of participants in the organization's Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS) initiative has more than quadrupled in its first two years, growing from nine to 42 network operators. Launched in November 2014 with...
Euphoria beats the system for toll-free calls
While the fierce battle continues to brew between mobile operators and voice service providers over the cost of toll-free calls, Euphoria Telecom has introduced a toll-free system that enables free calls from all cellphone numbers. The service was initially developed...
Helping SA to build a progressive nation
The discussion around connectivity in South Africa has to evolve. It's no longer just about infrastructure and the advantages broadband delivers; it's about the country's participation and progress on a global level in a digital era, writes Eckart Zollner, head of...
What every business should know about communications
The corporate world is overflowing with innovation and new advancements that are changing the face of communications. As a result, businesses large and small are being forced to say goodbye to their old, outdated communications systems and implement newer ones....
Intelsat 36 delivers HD entertainment
Intelsat has announced that the Intelsat 36 satellite has entered service, providing broadcasting and direct-to-home (DTH) services for Africa's MultiChoice. Built for Intelsat by Space Systems/Loral (SSL), Intelsat 36 was launched aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle in...
Auto-provisioning VSAT service launched by GIN
Pan-African telecommunications provider Gondwana International Networks (GIN) has announced Africa's first roll-out of Satmotion from Integrasys, a manufacturer of carrier monitoring systems and VSAT commissioning tools. Satmotion, is an award-winning VSAT...
Nokia, T-Mobile showcase the potential of 5G
Nokia and T-Mobile US continue to expand their collaborative partnership to show the capabilities of 5G technology with recent achievements around a pre-standards 5G test network. The 5G air interface lab test used T-Mobile's 28GHz spectrum and Nokia's commercial...
Uncapped data always the better option for home users
As more and more people turn to online content for entertainment, having a fast and available Internet connection at home is a growing priority, writes Calvin Collett, CEO of iConnect Telecoms. Increasing downloads of bandwidth hungry content is driving many consumers...
Unlocking future-proof services for Africa’s telcos
With voice revenues in terminal decline and future data revenue models uncertain, Africa's telcos have to expand their value-added services portfolios. "On-demand entertainment and infotainment present the next big opportunity for telco VAS business growth," says...
How to overcome SA’s connectivity challenges
The world of connectivity which surrounds South Africa is fraught with political charge, economic complexities and red tape longer than man can measure. There are challenges which trip it up and slow its expansion, and yet it is showing more momentum today than ever...
Workonline extends African access
As part of its commitment to assisting African networks to further develop their global footprint, Workonline Communications, a provider of wholesale IP transit and transport services based in sub-Saharan Africa, continues to grow its offering of access to the world's...
What the loss of Falcon 9 and Amos 6 mean for Africa
On 1 September 2016, international space exploration company SpaceX suffered a failure during the static test fire of the Falcon 9 rocket. Designed to transport satellites, Falcon 9 was scheduled to haul the AMOS-6 satellite into geostationary orbit. The rocket...