A summary of Africa’s appeal to telecoms operators, along with the turn-offs.

The recent disaster in Congo-Brazzaville highlights the need for a better dissemination of information via mobile technology.

Nearly one year ago amid great hype, Namibian mobile operator MTC conducted 4G trials in the capital. One year later, MTC is still waiting on obtaining the appropriate spectrum license.

Recently, the term ‘3.75G’ has been appearing all across Africa. What exactly is 3.75G and how does it compare to 3G or 3.5G?

Smartphones still cost at least $50 and service charges put 3G out of reach for most, even if the service is technically available. LTE, therefore, will be out of reach for 99.9% of Africans.

Further insight into African 4G, smartphone use, rural connectivity challenges, and MXit.