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- 14 Jul 2015
Alcatel-Lucent Sets Distance Record for Undersea Data Transmission in Africa
Telecom and cable Television operators in Africa are set to improve on quality and increase their clientele reach, thanks to an affordable high tech innovation from the Alcatel-Lucent Submarine…
- 19 Dec 2012
2012: Alcatel-Lucent Reels Success Story, Activities
Alcatel-Lucent has a very strong presence in Africa, connected to its global organization, leveraging central support and ensuring best practices, the company has dedicated teams with local knowledge…
- 18 Jun 2024
Airtel Telesonic Launches Submarine Cable
Airtel Telesonic, the wholesale arm of Airtel Africa, has announced the activation of the 2Africa Submarine Cable System, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity across the African…
- 6 Dec 2012
Alcatel-Lucent, Main One Cable Renew Maintenance Contract
Alcatel-Lucent and Main One Cable Company Limited, have renewed their marine maintenance contract for Main One’s submarine cable system connecting Portugal to Nigeria over 7,000 km and contributing…
- 27 Feb 2024
Nokia Commits to Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2040
Nokia has announced that it has committed to reducing its total global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to net zero by 2040, accelerating its previous target by ten years, and putting it ahead of the…
- 24 Nov 2008
Glo- 1 submarine cable ready in March next year
Globacom's international submarine cable, Glo-1 will be ready for commissioning early next year. Glo-1 is expected to boost the bandwidth requirements of Nigeria and West Africa. Mohamed Jameel,…
- 24 May 2020
2Africa, New Subsea Cable for Internet Connectivity in Africa Debuts
2Africa, touted as the most comprehensive subsea cable to serve the African continent and Middle East region is expected to go live between 2023 and 2024. The cable system is product joint effort by…
- 5 Mar 2018
African Broadband Operators Increase Investment to Meet Soaring Data Demand
An urgent requirement for new investment into telecom and broadband infrastructure in Africa is driving a fresh flurry of mergers, acquisitions, IPOs, investment and financing activity, as the…
- 14 May 2020
Facebook, Telcos Unveil A Transformative Submarine Cable for Future Internet Connectivity in Africa
Facebook, China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, stc, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone and WIOCC announced that they will partner to build 2Africa, which will be the most comprehensive subsea…
- 16 Aug 2021
2Africa Consortium Adds Nigeria, Other Landing Sites to Subsea Cable Network
The 2Africa consortium announced, on Monday, that it will extend the subsea cable that serves the African continent and Middle East region to four more branches. The consortium includes China Mobile…
- 25 Apr 2013
Alcatel-Lucent, ACE Ink Maintenance Contract
Alcatel-Lucent has signed an agreement with Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) consortium for the maintenance of more than 6,300km of the ACE system linking Africa to Portugal. The partnership strengthens…
- 28 Mar 2013
Glo in Massive Network Expansion, Overhaul
Globacom, telecommunications powerhouse has commenced a massive network expansion and technical network upgrade project that will significantly enhance the quality of customer experience on the…
- 30 Mar 2009
Globacom: World Class Institution Made in Nigeria
When Dr. Mike Adenuga Jr. proudly pulled the curtain to reveal Globacom after winning the Second National Operator (SNO) license in August 2002, the stage was set for the making of what is now the…
- 19 Jan 2009
Glo Slashes Call Tariff to US, UK by 70%
International gateway subsidiary of Globacom, Glo Gateway has reduced international calls on its network to the United Kingdom , United State of America and Canada by 70%. Instead of the N39 per…