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Ad-funded Wi-Fi launches in Kenya – with help from TIP

ThinkWiFi, an Africa-based ad-tech free Wi-Fi internet service provider, and Mawingu, an internet service provider backed by Microsoft, have announced the launch of the first outdoor Telecom Infra Project (TIP) OpenWiFi network in Kenya.

Ad-funded Wi-Fi launches in Kenya – with help from TIP

Colombian port terminal uses Nokia for private 4G rollout

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Private networks are in the news again. This time Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía, a port terminal in Cartagena, Colombia, is announcing that it is the first multipurpose terminal to adopt a private 4G technology in Latin America after a deal involving Nokia and operator Claro Colombia.

Colombian port terminal uses Nokia for private 4G rollout

Middle East far ahead of Africa in 5G, says new Nokia MEA report

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The new Nokia Middle East and Africa (MEA) Mobile Broadband Index research report is out. It confirms that the Middle East is far ahead of Africa in terms of 5G adoption, and that many operators in Africa are still developing their business models around 4G.

Middle East far ahead of Africa in 5G, says new Nokia MEA report
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Lack of devices stalling 5G rollout, say Indian operators

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In an unusual turn of events, India’s operators are said to be asking for a relaxation in 26GHz 5G rollout rules because there are not enough 26GHz-capable devices to make it worthwhile.

Lack of devices stalling 5G rollout, say Indian operators

4G on the way in Sao Tome and Principe

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4G is about to become a reality in São Tomé and Príncipe in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western equatorial coast of Central Africa, thanks to Unitel STP, which has announced that it has become the first mobile operator to launch commercial 4G services in the country, after receiving approval from regulator AGER.

4G on the way in Sao Tome and Principe

Indian steel producer to examine potential of 5G

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In another example of the growing interest in 5G shown by many industries, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)-Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd (TCIL) to explore the potential of applications of 5G and other wireless communication technologies in its SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant.

Indian steel producer to examine potential of 5G

Teletalk Bangladesh signs upgrade agreement with Huawei

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Huawei is set to supply Teletalk Bangladesh with a suite of solutions aimed at preparing the operator for 5G and boosting rural operations.

Teletalk Bangladesh signs upgrade agreement with Huawei

Cellcom and Parallel Wireless claim 5G SA first in Israel

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Cellcom, a leading service provider in Israel, and open RAN software platform provider Parallel Wireless have announced the launch of what they describe as their first-of-a-kind pilot, which will demonstrate the deployment of autonomous 5G standalone (SA) core sites in Israel.

Cellcom and Parallel Wireless claim 5G SA first in Israel
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Telekom Romania Mobile joins the 5G fray

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Telekom Romania Mobile has entered the country’s 5G market with a stealth launch via its existing spectrum holding.

Telekom Romania Mobile joins the 5G fray

Vodafone Idea to roll out 5G ‘soon’ as rivals race ahead

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The wait is, apparently, nearly over. Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of global conglomerate the Aditya Birla Group, and one of the shareholders of operator Vodafone Idea (aka Vi), has been heard on Indian TV saying Vodafone Idea is to begin its 5G rollout soon.

Vodafone Idea to roll out 5G ‘soon’ as rivals race ahead

Huawei and MTN Uganda bring 5G to cement production

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One of the latest examples of 5G use in an industry-specific context comes from Uganda, where vendor Huawei has, alongside MTN Uganda and Hima Cement Company, launched what it describes as the country's first 5G industrial use case in a Hima cement plant.

Huawei and MTN Uganda bring 5G to cement production

Africa in the 5G spotlight, says recent research from Kagan

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Commercial 5G launches rebounded in the second half of 2022 as operators in developing markets – and notably Africa – turned on their networks. That’s one of the key findings of 5G Tracker, a report from Kagan, a part of S&P Global Market Intelligence.

Africa in the 5G spotlight, says recent research from Kagan

Nokia to supply 5G RAN equipment and modernise 4G for Zain Jordan

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Zain Jordan has selected Nokia in a multi-year deal to supply 5G radio access network (RAN) equipment throughout the country. Through the deal, says Nokia, Zain will be able to support the digital transformation of the country by offering superior 5G services with enhanced connectivity and capacity to customers. A major part of the deployment is expected to be completed during 2023.

Nokia to supply 5G RAN equipment and modernise 4G for Zain Jordan

Netstar and Vodacom plan Wi-Fi offering for South Africa’s taxis

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Vehicle tracking and telematics company Netstar and Vodacom Business (the enterprise-focused ICT subsidiary of the Vodacom Group) have partnered to offer Wi-Fi to commuters on thousands of minibus taxis around South Africa.

Netstar and Vodacom plan Wi-Fi offering for South Africa’s taxis
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Crnogorski Telekom brings 3.6GHz commercial 5G to Montenegro

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Montenegro’s Crnogorski Telekom (CT) has launched a commercial 5G network in the capital of Podgorica, and is lining up the launch of a new VoLTE service.

Crnogorski Telekom brings 3.6GHz commercial 5G to Montenegro

The key steps to 5G business success - Huawei’s Barry Hou

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While 5G has been around for three years, its development speed has exceeded industry expectations. Around 240 commercial networks have launched during these three years, with the 5G customer base reaching 1 billion, accessing services through one of around 800 5G-compatible devices launched by a range of vendors.

The key steps to 5G business success - Huawei’s Barry Hou

Orange Liberia taps Vanu for rural tower deployment

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Orange Liberia has commissioned Vanu to deploy at least 200 telecom towers as it seeks to improve rural coverage in the country.

Orange Liberia taps Vanu for rural tower deployment

Brazil’s NLT teams up with floLIVE for enterprise connectivity boost

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NLT Telecom, a Brazilian operator specializing in IoT, and floLIVE, a provider of global connectivity and network services for IoT, have announced their collaboration to provide dual-connectivity access to both Brazilian and international enterprise customers, including OEMs and mobile operators.

Brazil’s NLT teams up with floLIVE for enterprise connectivity boost

Dialog Enterprise supplies IoT to boost efficiencies in rubber production

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Dialog Enterprise, the corporate ICT solution arm of Sri Lankan service provider Dialog Axiata, in collaboration with the Rubber Research Institute of Sri Lanka & Dialog University of Moratuwa Research Laboratory, has devised an IoT-led implementation to assist local rubber plantations with the drying of crepe rubber.

Dialog Enterprise supplies IoT to boost efficiencies in rubber production
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