Tag: LTE
Affordable Smart Devices Have Augmented Digital Inclusion in Africa
There is a need for financial innovation alongside the technological innovation that characterises digital inclusion.
How 4G Connectivity is Supporting Communities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At the moment, a lot of things have been said about 5G technology, which is positioned to power the majority of the elements we...
Jamii Telecoms to Pay 4G License Fee Over 10-Year Period
About two yeas ago, the Communications Authority of Kenya awarded Jamii Telecoms Limited (JTL) a 4G license. The tier 2 mobile carrier, which popularly...
5G Technology Gets a Logo as Hype Around it Continues Building Up
5G is not here, yet, but that doesn't mean we should not have something visual to associate it with.
4G Goes Mainstream with Over 1 Billion Smartphones Shipped in 2016
Thanks to emerging markets.
Africa Lags Behind in LTE Adoption and Coverage as Asia Leads
LTE (Long Term Evolution) is still relatively new in most parts of Africa. In Kenya, we’re just starting to experience it in parts of...
4G to Drive Overall Data Usage Over the Next 5 Years
GSMA estimates that at least a third of the global population will have 4G connectivity by the end of 2015. At the end...
Fly, Infinix and Tecno to launch budget LTE smartphones in Kenya
Fly Mobile, as we told you earlier, is one of the mobile device brands that are keen on gaining a significant share...
Microsoft Surface 2 LTE Hits the Stores
After its unveiling in September, Microsoft Surface 2 is now official and the tablet comes with LTE connectivity. The device is currently available at...
ZTE Launches LTE Multimedia Trunking Solution
ZTE has unveiled a broadband multimedia trunking solution which offers sufficient capacity for bandwidth-heavy operations including HD video and video conferencing. The trunking solution...
MediaTek, Alcatel to drive Global LTE Adoption through Budget-Friendly Pop S series smartphones
Alcatel Pop S line introduces a trio of low cost handsets as the series aims to push for LTE adoption in the market. Pop...
Ericsson, Business Sweden To Strengthen ICT Markets Through SymbioCity
Ericsson has 290 people including 48 IP engineers working in its Kenyan facility. As the Kenyan mobile market continues to grow, Ericsson has been...
Mobile Data Roaming Will Rise to 47% by 2018
Global mobile data roaming accounted for 36% for all mobile roaming revenues. Juniper research projects an increase to 47% by 2018 which would see...
Europe Officially Begins Work on 5G Networks
A draft proposal on 5G networks lays out the vision for the future of cellular networks. According to this proposal 5G nets will supply...
Qualcomm Adjust Estimates After Exceeding Quarterly Revenue Projections
Qualcomm's fiscal earnings for Q2 2013 have exceeded its expected revenue for the quarter. The chip designer has raised its estimated device shipments for...
Huawei announces 4.7 inch Huawei Ascend P2 at MWC
Huawei has announced the Ascend P2, world's fastest smartphone at MWC. At 150 Mbps, the Ascend P2 is the fastest device on LTE. The...
Johannesburg is now running 4g LTE by Vodacom
Vodacom South Africa today announced the going live of LTE in Johannesburg city, South Africa, with accessibility in 70 Base stations. Vodacom has been...
Huawei introduces LTE to West Africa for ZODA FONES
The race as to which company will grab the African LTE (Long Term Evolution technology)market is on, Huawei just recently grabbed the opposrtunity to...
Samsung announces Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9, both LTE
Samsung just announced two pieces of art to its product portfolio, these being LTE versions of Samsung Galaxy S II and Samsung Galaxy Tab...
Huawei Sales Revenue Upped by 11% in first half
Huawei released its financial results today for the first half of year 2011, which showed growth of 22 percent or CNY 98.3 billion and...