African telecom operators are known for their uptempo Twitter accounts. Most operators have an account that not only serves as a PR outlet, but also functions as customer service. Apart from wishing ‘good morning’ to followers, the accounts provide an interesting array of quotes, links, and insights. Here’s a sample of what we’ve seen over the past two days:

Smile Uganda: Learn about 4G LTE

Like our face book page and know more about 4GLTE facebook.com/SmileCommunica… @joykasu, @emmanuwamanya, @debelzie ,@r

— Smile Communications (@SmileComsUG) December 15, 2012

Orange Senegal: Ask questions about mobile Internet

Bonjour, vous avez des questions sur l’Internet Mobile ? Ce dimanche 16 décembre jusqu’à 18h vous pourrez poser… fb.me/22Cb0mqx1

— orange senegal (@orange_sn) December 15, 2012

Glo Nigeria: Inspirational quotes

QUOTE4TODAY: Ability is wat u r capable of doin. Motivatn determines wat u do. Attitude determines how wel u do it – Lou Holtz.Rule ur world

— GloWorld (@GlobacomLimited) December 17, 2012

Airtel (Madagascar, Uganda), Safaricom: Good morning wishes

Boonjjour et bon début de semaine à tous 🙂

— Airtel Madagascar (@airtelmg) December 17, 2012

Good morning world! Fresh week, new challenges. We do hope it will be fruitful for you.

— Airtel Uganda (@Airtel_Ug) December 17, 2012

A new day, a new week people. Dare to smile gratefully and have a superb week ahead. ^DK

— Safaricom Limited (@SafaricomLtd) December 17, 2012

Africell Gambia: Free credit for following Facebook page

The following 10 people will be awarded D100 credit for being active on our page: facebook.com/AfricellGambia:… fb.me/tb7yNeb2

— Africell (@AfricellGambia) December 14, 2012

MTN Nigeria, Vodafone Ghana, Tigo Rwanda: Contests

9 days before Christmas. And guess what? We still have loads of cute android phones and the latest BlackBerry to… fb.me/OtD2dghZ

— MTN Nigeria (@MTNNG) December 16, 2012

It’s been a very heated day on this timeline. 30 minutes moreto announce today’s Nokia Asha winner. Stay tuned and dont rest your RT oars

— Vodafone Ghana (@VodafoneGhana) December 16, 2012

Good Morning Tigo Tweeps. You still have a chance to be a Bonane winner! SMS Bonane to 250 today! #TigoRwanda #Bonane #Win

— Tigo Rwanda (@TigoRwanda) December 16, 2012

MTN Sudan: Daily weather

نهار سعيد عليكم, الطقس اليوم صافي, درجات الحرارة العظمي27°C و الصغري13°C الرطوبة النسبية 40%.

— MTN Sudan(@MTNSudan1) December 16, 2012

Airtel Zambia: Recipes

Here is a healthy recipe you should try for lunch today:Italian-style beef stewServes 4; Easily doubled… fb.me/2702UvcFl

— Airtel Zambia (@Airtel_Zambia) December 16, 2012

Mauritel: Football updates

Goal…….pour la Mauritanie

— mauritel Mauritanie (@mauritel) December 15, 2012

Tigo Tanzania: New TV advertisements

Smile you’r with Tigo: youtu.be/lMwMLcYCtdk via @youtube

— Tigo Tanzania (@Tigo_TZ) December 15, 2012

Be sure to follow our list of African Telecom Operators on Twitter to stay current with the telco updates!