Internet Society Report opens opportunity for Digital Economy in Africa
A new report published Wednesday by the Internet Society (IS) explains the steps African countries can take to bring faster and less expensive Internet connectivity to the continent. The report illustrates how better connectivity represents a key opportunity for countries…
Mauritius to host 10th Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum
Barely one week after issues of interconnect debt hobbled the Nigerian telecoms sector, Mauritius is set to host the 10th anniversary edition of the Africa Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF). The summit planned for the Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava, from 20-22…
Internet Society seal deal with Facebook to raise Internet Connectivity in Africa
The Internet Society, a global non-profit organization dedicated to the open development, evolution and use of the Internet, today announced that it is partnering with Facebook to develop Internet Exchange Points (IXP) throughout Africa. An Internet Exchange Point is where…
Nigeria missing in Africa Internet Summit in S’Africa by Internet Society
…Theme: Community Networks Key to Connecting Africa As Internet access continues to grow in Africa, with over 450 million people now connected to the Internet, more than 60 percent of the population still remains offline. Community Networks are a key…
Deepening internet access, key to Africa’s growth, dev—Society
The Internet Society (www.InternetSociety.org), a global non-profit dedicated to ensuring the open development, evolution and use of the Internet, on Thursday launched a report showing that despite all odds, many African countries have made significant progress towards creating a growing…
Deepen broadband, mobile internet infrastructure to drive education, business in Africa—Report
A new report released on Monday by the Internet Society during the Africa Regional Internet and Development Dialogue has called on African governments to introduce policies capable of encouraging private sector investments in internet connectivity via broadband and mobile internet…
