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Still no 3G service for Algeria
March 30, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Still no 3G service for Algeria
Still no 3G service for Algeria

3G service has been promised to Algerians since 2011. The launch date continues to be postponed but there is new hope.

Libyans on Twitter show negative sentiment for quality of LTT Internet services
March 10, 2013 ♦ Comments Off on Libyans on Twitter show negative sentiment for quality of LTT Internet services

Libyan tweets consistently show an unfavorable opinion of Libyan Internet services.

3G to launch soon in Djibouti
December 29, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on 3G to launch soon in Djibouti
3G to launch soon in Djibouti

Djibouti Telecom and Ericsson announced a contract for 3G networks back in September 2011. Mobile broadband service is finally set to launch in mid-January 2013.

France Telecom-Orange announces the launch of service for the ACE submarine cable
December 19, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on France Telecom-Orange announces the launch of service for the ACE submarine cable
France Telecom-Orange announces the launch of service for the ACE submarine cable

The submarine ACE cable, set to connect the west coast of Africa to international bandwidth, was officially launched on Dec. 19, 2012.

Cameroon, ICT hub of Central Africa
December 18, 2012 ♦ Comments Off on Cameroon, ICT hub of Central Africa
Cameroon, ICT hub of Central Africa

A summary of the telecommunications scene in Cameroon as of December 2012.

Ericsson report forecasts majority of Middle East/Africa mobile subscriptions won’t be 3G or LTE until 2018
November 23, 2012 ♦ 2 Comments
Ericsson report forecasts majority of Middle East/Africa mobile subscriptions won’t be 3G or LTE until 2018

A report from Ericsson finds the overall picture for global mobile broadband growth to be rosy, but what does it mean for Africa?