CRAN report reveals 5% decline in active SIM Cards, driven by prepaid SIM card reduction

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has published its Quarterly Statistics for the period from 01 April to 30 June 2024. This bulletin offers a comprehensive overview of subscribers, traffic, broadcasting, and postal services during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. Key highlights include statistics on Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) usage for internet access, fixed-line subscriptions, mobile outgoing minutes, revenue from the broadcasting sector, and postal operations. Mrs. Helene Vosloo, Executive: […]

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Africa

Africa’s 5G rollout gains speed

By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency Months after Egypt awarded its first 5G license to Telecom Egypt in a 15-year deal, the operator has partnered with Nokia to accelerate the rollout and deployment of 5G technology across the country. A statement from Telecom Egypt on July 15 described the partnership as one that would “revolutionize the country’s telecom landscape by introducing the transformative power of […]

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