New Ericsson report says connecting schools can boost GDP by up to 20%
Latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report sponsored by Ericsson has found that nations with low broadband connectivity have the potential to realize an increase in GDP by up to 20 percent by connecting schools to the internet. A well-educated workforce…
Ericsson’s designed MTN’s 5G network for launch in SA June 30
All is set for the virtual launch of MTN South Africa’s fifth-generation, 5G commercial network on Tuesday next week, June 30, 2020. The feat if successful will make MTN the third as it joins Vodacom Group and Rain in the…
MTN flags off pioneer 5G trial in Africa with Ericsson
In keeping tab with global technological trends and in continuance of telecoms technology leadership in the continent, MTN and Ericsson have announced the first 5G technology and applications trial in Africa, a part of 5G introduction demonstration from the first…
Not all 10 interested buyers of 9mobile have met $100m bank guarantee
Indications have emerged suggesting that not all 10 listed potential investors (names with held) who qualified for the next stage in the bid process for 9mobile telecommunication, formerly Etisalat, complied with the tendering of a bank guarantee (or bond) of…
Glo tops 9 others in race to buy 9mobile—-BH Investigations
10 telecom groups led by grandmasters of data, Globacom Nigeria Limited, and nine others including local and foreign entities are now confirmed in the race to buy over embattled 9mobile, formally Etisalat. Others listed in the race include Bharti Airtel,…
NCC, Ericsson failed to discuss sack of Nigerians for Indians during visit
There were no discussions on the recent sack of Nigerian engineers working for Ericsson operations in Nigeria as top management staff of the multinational technology and networking Equipment Company, recently paid a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC),…
