Joshua Wiesenfeld on October 11, 2011
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In a bid to remain cutting edge and on par with the world’s most industrialized cities, Nigerian officials have tapped Indian broadband and internet services provider Spectranet to implement their own 4G network. The commercial service was rolled out over the weekend and aims to provide small and medium businesses, corporations, and individuals with reliable and cost-effective broadband service.
Yannick Schwarz on August 23, 2011
Augere, a global broadband company, delivering 4G WiMAX broadband services across many emerging markets, is extending its activities to Central Africa
Yannick Schwarz on August 19, 2011
WiMAX technology is continuing to attract operators interested in bringing broadband internet to customers who recognize the value of 4G services
Julian Vogel on July 28, 2011
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Orange and Google released information about their strategic alliance that would introduce Google’s services to African customers using Orange’s SMS platform.
Alexander P. Smallwood on June 30, 2011
Telecommunications tycoon Sanjiv Ahuja has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Augere; a wireless broadband business he founded in 2007.
Yannick Schwarz on June 6, 2011
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Africa on the whole is still not experiencing the benefits of direct internet access. However, the Yahsat Project is turning it into an achievable reality.
Peter Ziegelwanger on June 1, 2011
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4G Cameroon, the local subsidiary of 4G Africa AG, is launching its operation in Cameroon under the brand name “YooMee.”
Peter Ziegelwanger on May 12, 2011
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The Austrian-based solutions and service provider 4G Solutions has completed the first phase of the 4G WiMAX network deployment in Cameroon and established a state-of-the-art mobile WiMAX network within four months.
Joshua Wiesenfeld on March 1, 2011
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Alepo announced Monday that it would partner with a Kenyan telecommunications service in constructing a 4G network, says the San Francisco Chronicle.
Evan Kessler on November 2, 2010
The door to broadband progress has been kicked wide open in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Several weeks ago we ran a story about Swift’ Networks WiMax trials in the nation’s largest city of Lagos; turns out they’re not the only ones trying to bring the benefit of blazing fast Internet to Africa’s most populous land.
Mobitel, one of Africa’s largest broadband service providers, today announced the launch of their Nigerian WiMax network. After its initial deployment in Lagos, funded by a US$70 Million investment, the company is ready to dole out upwards of around $350 million to further expand their network’s reach within its borders by the end of 2012.
The network has been in the making since March 2010, when Mobitel snagged a slice on the 2.3GHz spectrum from the Nigerian Communications Commission. Mobitel has not pinned all of its hopes on WiMax technology, as the buildup plans call for an eventual switch to LTE, though no time frame is mentioned for the transfer.
It remains to be seen whether Swift Networks is planning a similar buildup and standard switch, but with companies like Beceem (now owned by Broadcom) putting together 4G multi-mode platforms, it’s sure to make the shift an easier option should companies choose flight over fight.… Read the rest
