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Post Archive for October 2013

Survey of 51,000 Africans in 34 countries finds internet use around 18%, mobile 84%
October 18, 2013 ♦ One Comment

A survey of 51,000 Africans in 34 countries finds internet use around 15%, mobile use upward of 84%, and radio as by far the most common means of learning the news.

Quick African trends from Akamai’s ‘The State of the Internet, Q2 2013′ Report
October 17, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Quick African trends from Akamai’s ‘The State of the Internet, Q2 2013′ Report
Quick African trends from Akamai’s ‘The State of the Internet, Q2 2013′ Report

A summary of broadband data from the Second Quarter, 2013 ‘Akamai State of the Internet’ report as it relates to Africa.

OA News: October 8-14, 2013
October 14, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on OA News: October 8-14, 2013

This week’s African tech news round-up consists of 100 stories from 29+ countries.

African internet and broadband facts from ‘Measuring the Information Society 2013’ report
October 14, 2013 ♦ One Comment
African internet and broadband facts from ‘Measuring the Information Society 2013’ report

A recent ITU report examines global ICT development, the cost of broadband, and how youth are driving internet usage. We’ve broken out how trends apply to African countries.

CTO Forum 2013 aims to turn rhetoric into broadband access
October 13, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on CTO Forum 2013 aims to turn rhetoric into broadband access
CTO Forum 2013 aims to turn rhetoric into broadband access

CTO Forum 2013 served as another means of bringing together ministers, experts, and policymakers who have the ability to drive down internet access costs for African consumers.

A growing number of African countries stress better mobile quality of service
October 7, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on A growing number of African countries stress better mobile quality of service

Quality of mobile service is a crucial area of African telecommunications that needs improvement. Steps are being taken to improve the mobile experience for consumers in approximately half of African nations.