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- 12 Apr 2017
6 Ways to Save Data When Using Mobile Hotspot
With the internet of things, communication among devices and gadgets have been made very easy. It doesn’t take forever anymore to connect your laptop to your phone’s hotspot. This is probably why you…
- 28 Feb 2012
Operators Complete Next Generation Wi-Fi Hotspot Trials
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has announced that many of the world's largest operators and vendors have successfully participated in trials of Next Generation Hotspots (NGH) that simplify…
- 30 Jun 2024
NigComSat, Hotspot Ink MoU to Provide Internet Access to Rural Communities
Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat) has entered into partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding with Hotspot Technology solutions to provide internet access to rural…
- 10 Jan 2024
Parallel Partners Hotspot Networks to Provide First-time Connectivity to 500 Nigerian Rural Areas
Parallel Wireless, an innovative leader in Open RAN technology, has partnered with Hotspot Network Ltd, a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, to extend coverage to previously unconnected rural…
- 18 Dec 2020
Hotspot Network Taps Parallel Wireless for Network Coverage to Nigeria Villages
Parallel Wireless, Inc., the U.S.-based Open RAN company delivering the world's first software-defined end-to-end 5G 4G 3G 2G Open RAN solutions, has been selected by Hotspot Network Limited, a…
- 4 Sept 2024
Hotspot Network Partners Solarkiosk to Boost Rural Connectivity
Hotspot Network Limited, a leading telecom tower operator has collaborated with Solarkiosk Solutions GmbH, a provider of off-grid solar energy across Africa. The partnership is expected to to boost…
- 7 Mar 2025
Hotspot, Clear Blue Consortium Ink MOU for Solar-Powered Mobile Sites
Hotspot, Nigerian last-mile connectivity and tower operator, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium led by Clear Blue Technologies, solar-power company to deploy 312 solar…
- 4 Mar 2014
SWIFT Networks Redefines Portable Wireless Hotspot Modem with “The Nomad”
SWIFT Networks, Nigeria’s leading provider of high speed broadband internet and data services to enterprise and consumer customers has launched its portable, nomadic and personal wireless hotspot…
- 26 Jun 2012
Visafone Unveils Free Browsing Wi-Fi Hotspots
Visafone Communications, a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operator has introduced WiFi hotspots for free browsing nationwide. Sailesh Iyer, managing director of Visafone in a statement, said…
- 2 Mar 2009
iWayAfrica Launches WiFi Hotspot Solution
iWay Africa Nigeria formerly Mwen Nigeria, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Africa has launched an innovative commercial WiFi solution that will allow Laptop users to connect wirelessly to the…
- 16 Feb 2014
CBN, NIgComSat Ink Nationwide Internet Hotspots Deal
Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) announced at the weekend that in a matter of days, it will sign a multibillion naira contract with Nigerian Communication Satellite (NigComSat ) Limited to power…
- 26 Jul 2018
Google launches Free High Speed Wifi Hotspots to Millions of Nigerians
Google on Thursday hosted its second Google for Nigeria event where it made a number of big announcements aimed at helping more people in Nigeria, and across Africa, benefit from the opportunities,…
- 27 May 2025
Nigeria Among Hotspots as Kaspersky Warns of Rising Ransomware Threat in Africa
Cyber security firm, Kaspersky, has once again warned that sophisticated cybercriminals increasingly target Africa as ransomware and advanced persistent threats (APTs) escalate across the region.…
- 7 Oct 2020
Africa to Emerge as Hotspot for Cloud Growth
Firms across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly leveraging multiple cloud deployments to achieve digital transformation. The shift is one of the key findings in World Wide Worx’s Cloud in Africa…
- 9 Nov 2017
Konnect Africa Brings Wi-Fi to Rural African Communities
Konnect Africa, the Eutelsat-owned satellite broadband service provider, has unveiled SmartWIFI, a new hotspot service, as part of its ongoing commitment to bring digital opportunities to Africans.…
- 10 Mar 2026
Tizeti Tests Ad-Funded Internet Access Model in Nigeria and Ghana
Tizeti Network Limited, West African broadband provider, has launched an advertising-supported internet platform across its hotspot network in Nigeria and Ghana, allowing users to watch short video…
- 29 May 2017
6 Ways to Stay Safe on Public Wi-Fi
With data connection rates still comparatively pricey in Nigeria, Wi-Fi hotspots are often a source of joy for most smartphone/device users in need of some free Web browsing or social media time. The…
- 9 Nov 2017
Tizeti, Facebook Partner To Expand Express Wi-Fi In Nigeria
By peteroluka Tizeti has sealed a partnership deal to expand ‘Express Wi-Fi by Facebook’ in Nigeria, with plans to roll out hundreds of hotspots over the coming months. Announced at AfricaCom 2017,…
- 14 Oct 2020
Econet Launches Pan-African Wi-Fi Marketplace
Econet, through its subsidiaries Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) and Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has launched a network of #SasaiWiFiFinder hotspots in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia and Rwanda, to provide…
- 6 Dec 2018
Google Brings Better, Faster Wi-Fi to Abuja
Google on Thursday unveiled Google Station in Abuja , a platform for providing free, high-speed Wi-Fi hotspots in public The Google Station was simultaneously launched at three different…
- 6 Sept 2020
NCC Arrests 15 Pirates In Lagos and Onitsha Raids
Operatives of Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) have arrested 15 suspected pirates during simultaneous enforcement operations carried out in piracy hotspots in Lagos and Onitsha. Pirated Christian…
- 9 May 2022
NCC Raids CD Outlets in Ibadan, Arrests Two Suspects
In a renewed clampdown on pirates in the Southwest region of Nigeria, the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Ibadan Office has raided suspected piracy hotspots in Ibadan, Oyo State, and arrest of…
- 14 Apr 2009
Swift Networks revives Cybercafes with Broadband Internet Access
Swift Networks in its recently launched highly successful Hotspot service in Lagos has packaged a variant of the service for Cybercafes. This new service addresses a major challenge that prevents the…
- 27 Apr 2009
Backbone Capacity will Boost Internet Access---Anudu
Charles Anudu, managing director, Swift Networks, has passion for the technological advancement of the country. This he has demonstrated in moving Swift Network from intermediate internet service…
- 1 May 2022
Unlicensed & Licensed Bands for Wireless Networks Expanding SATCOM Role in Booming Market
Andrew Aroh 5G brings three new aspects to the table: greater speed ; Lower latency ; higher capacity (the ability to connect a lot more smart devices and sensor at once). There will be slow but…
- 17 Aug 2017
4 Helpful Ways to Travel with a Wi-Fi Only iPad
Traveling with a Wi-Fi only iPad can be challenging, however there are a few ways to make the best of the circumstance and make it a bit easier. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares…
- 12 Aug 2024
Here Are Five Ways You Can Optimise Your Data!
Imagine you are streaming your favourite show or in the middle of a life-changing job interview, and suddenly, you lose your internet connection, simply because you’ve exhausted your newly subscribed…
- 12 Aug 2020
CFI, Liquid Telecom Partner to Accelerate Digital & Financial Inclusion in Africa
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) and the Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) have announced the launch of Sasai Wi-Fi Finder, a potential game-changer in driving digital and financial inclusion in Africa.…
- 13 Feb 2019
Google, UBA Collaborate to Provide Free Wi-Fi to Customers
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s global bank, has collaborated with Google and ISP partner to launch Google Station in 11 key UBA branches in Lagos State as part of plans to roll out 200…
- 20 Sept 2017
5 Sure Ways To Get Free Wi-Fi When You Travel
Regardless of the fact that you have mobile data, you will definitely welcome the opportunity to connect to a free WiFi. Using WiFi instead of your network is faster and it saves your battery life.…