It is common knowledge that Ethiopia has one of the lowest rates of internet access in all of Africa. But how does the government respond to hard facts?

The 2013/2014 Africa Telecom Transmission Map shows in great detail nearly all submarine cables, landing stations, and national fibre backbones that service Africa.

This week’s African Internet/ICT news round-up consists of 130 stories from 33+ countries.

Three telecom operators or wholesellers have announced partnerships that will enhance Somalia’s international broadband connectivity – mostly through fibre – but also via satellite.

A recent report by GSMA touts recent gains by Sub-Saharan Africa’s mobile ecosystem but is quick to mention how the biggest social impact of mobile in Africa still lies ahead.

Ericsson projects that, by 2019, the Middle East and Africa will see 70% of mobile subscriptions as WCDMA/HSPA (3G).