Kenya's satellite internet debate is taking a legal turn
Clash over Starlink intensifies as Kituo cha Sheria sues Safaricom and regulators. The outcome could reshape Kenya's internet landscape and regulatory approach.
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South Africa's 2G/3G switch-off timeline raises industry concerns
While the gov't aims to advance digital infrastructure, stakeholders urge caution and a more gradual, collaborative approach
Africa's 5G capital flops load speed test
South Africa had the slowest 5G page load speeds, falling even behind Nigeria despite having a more commercialized market for the technology
West African subsea cables repaired after weeks-long damage
The mending of WACS on Tuesday, April 30, means traffic would resume flowing across the system in no time via normal routes
Africa's most anticipated broadband internet projects
Several high-profile companies are working on projects to plug existing gaps in the continent's internet space
How an ISP restricts you from accessing a website (Case Study: Twitter)
There are three ways an ISP can restrict access to content: Deep Packet Inspection, DNS Filtering, and IP Address Filtering
Elon Musk’s Starlink presence in Africa and how that affects Telcos
SpaceX revealed plans this year to introduce Starlink’s technology in Nigeria. This comes prior to the company’s expansion across South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and many other African countries in 2022.