Telecom
TECNO Mobile Reassures of Improved Innovative Technologies

Globally, successful brands share one thing in common-high quality. It appears TECNO Mobile is not left out in the universal trend of unique brand development, as it reassures customers in Africa of high quality product offerings, affordability and improvements.
TECNO Mobile offerings in mobile voice and data technologies which include: smart phones, tablets and feature phones ranges enjoy huge popularity and adoption in Africa owing to its unique offering of Dual-SIM enabled mobile devices at a time it barely controlled less than 1% of the total market share in mobile devices original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with shops in African.
TECNO Mobile known for price friendly products is not left out in the universal trend of unique brand development, high quality product offerings, affordability and improvement.
Sharing the TECNO’s success stories during a press conference in Lagos, Arif Chowdhury, vice president, TECNO Group told Technology Journalists that their success story was driven by innovative technology.
According to him, TECNO Mobile offerings in mobile voice and data technologies including smart phones, tablets and feature phones ranges enjoy huge popularity and adoption in Africa.
Having moved its Research and development (R&D) headquarters to Shanghai, he further informed their success story could be attributed to strong team of French designers committed to deliver innovative, high functional, competitive and stylish products to the African market.
Commending the Standard Organization of Nigeria, (SON) on its recent crack down on substandard mobile products in the market, he said with optimism that TECNO believes in Africa having achieved success in the region.
Acknowledging that majority of cheap phones in the Nigeria market are good, he warned on the dangers of counterfeit phones that are dangerous to human health as a result of high radiation.
Chowdhury also said, “TECNO Mobile has grown with Africa having consolidated on its position as a major mobile OEMs, delivering unique insight-based mobile technology service to African consumers.
“Africa is our sole market and we will treat her right . We will continue to also build lasting value in the Africa communities by driving initiatives such as the Local apps development challenge in partnership with sister company, Afmobi.
“Africa was willing to welcome our brand when Nokia and Samsung, among other brands were dominating the market.
“ We offered affordability, originality and aspiration in our range of products and such , customer base began to swell.
“By 2009, TECNO Mobile had become an accepted and robust competitor with low-end mobile devices that offered value at affordable rates.
Meeting African market needs
“The African market has always had huge purchasing potential. We understood the peculiar needs of the African market space. Our product is one of such brand that understand Africa’s unique infrastructural challenges. We tailored our products to meet this significant market.
“ In 2006 when TECNO Mobile entered the African Mobile, there were existing top global brands already operating within the African space from the likes of Nokia, Samsung, Alcatel, Motorola, among others.
“However, none of these global brands factored in the power challenges and the fairly nascent Telecos infrastructural development across the continent in design of their mobile products. Many of the mobile voice operators at the time had infrastructure that struggled to deliver quality voice connections across a wide range, thus the advent of TECNO Mobile Dual-SIM products” Chowdhury explained”.
Why Dual SIM
He said that TECNO Mobile Dual-SIM philosophy for Africa was hinged on the fact that telecommunications infrastructure for land lines service was under developed and cannot meet Africa’s need for voice service.
Given the fact that many African consumers have the need for to hold more than one SIM card, TECNO, he said introduced the Dual-SIM technology to market with price-friendly.
Telecom
Vitel Wireless, Nigeria’s First MVNO to Launch Operations This Quarter

Vitel Wireless, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which recently made history as the first operator in Nigeria to be allocated a mobile number series by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is set to launch operations this quarter.
This is sequel to announcement by Wireless Technology Labs (WTL) that t has built the network of Vitel Wireless, and enabled overseas roaming, in preparation for Vitel’s launch.
Vitel Wireless, which is headquartered in Lagos, was licensed by the NCC in 2023 and will be the country’s first MVNO.
Its launch is set to shake up Nigeria’s telecoms market with Vitel offering an alternative to the services of the country’s four major operators—MTN, Airtel, Globacom and 9Mobile.
Vitel’s network will go live in Nigeria’s major cities first and then expand nationwide.
Pricing will be competitive for basic services like voice, SMS and data and Vitel will also focus on value added services like location-based services (LBS) and IOT.
Vitel Wireless is building Experience Centres in Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Kano and Nigeria’s other major cities where customers can purchase SIM cards.
In addition, Vitel is building a distributor network with SIM cards available through retail channels and online subscriptions using eSIMs.
WTL has already completed the integration of Vitel’s infrastructure with the network of a major MNO and has also enabled international roaming using its proprietary advanced core systems.
This means that Vitel will be able to launch as soon as the NCC approves its network and operational model.
Kenneth Nwabueze, CEO of Vitel Wireless, said “We are going to be offering innovative solutions beyond what the big four operators who have dominated Nigeria’s telecoms market are currently offering. We are investing heavily in our operations, and our work with WTL will enable us to launch in Q2, 2025”.
WTL, which is headquartered in Belgium, has been active in Nigeria and across Africa for more than 20 years working with operators of all sizes to rollout both urban and rural networks. Its work has garnered widespread recognition and industry awards.
WTL has already enabled the networks of two of the 46 new MVNOs licensed by the NCC, and recently announced that it is working with Nigeria’s first Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) which is constructing new mobile network infrastructure to provide capacity for emerging MVNOs through its Platform as a Service (PaaS) model.
Mr. Satya Mekala, CEO of WTL, said, “I congratulate The NCC for licensing new operators to improve competitiveness, increase rural coverage and drive the adoption of digital services including Fintech, Edtech, Agriculture, IOT and more. I further thank Vitel for giving us the opportunity to showcase our advanced core technologies and wish them great success in becoming the first ever MVNO in Nigeria”.
Telecom
ipNX Partners NCC to Deepen Broadband Penetration

ipNX, Nigeria’s leading information and communications technology company and connectivity provider is collaborating with the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) to explore opportunities for further growth and development policy alignment in support of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s broadband penetration and digital transformation agenda.
The company recently visited NCC at it Abuja office to strengthen the collaborative relationship between both institutions.
The delegation from ipNX, which was led by Ejovi Aror, group managing director, was received by Dr Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman/chief executive officer, Nigeria Communications Commission.
During the visit, the discussions focused on the current state of internet access in Nigeria, the myriad of challenges being faced by service providers, including but not limited to vandalism of key infrastructure and right of way, as well as the regulatory landscape.
The engagement highlighted the shared vision of both institutions to bridge the digital divide and empower Nigerians through reliable and affordable internet connectivity.
As a leading player in Nigeria’s ICT sector, ipNX reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the realisation of the National Broadband Plan, which aims to achieve 70% broadband penetration this year.
With over two decades of pioneering innovation within the sector, the company has consistently demonstrated resilience across different economic cycles without compromising quality of service and affordable pricing.
Commenting on the visit, Aror, stated, “Our engagement with the Nigeria Communications Commission is a positive step towards shaping the future of telecommunications in Nigeria. At ipNX, we believe that active collaboration with regulators and other key stakeholders is critical to achieving the development targets outlined in the National Broadband Plan. We are proud to continue playing a pivotal role to drive broadband penetration and ensure that every Nigerian, irrespective of their location, has access to the transformative power of the internet.”
The meeting also emphasised the importance of policy alignment and regulatory frameworks that enable innovation, investment, and sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector.
As Nigeria continues to make strides in its digital transformation journey, ipNX stands ready to leverage its expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships to support the realisation of the government’s broadband penetration objectives.
The company remains dedicated to empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled connectivity solutions.
Telecom
Truecaller Surpasses 450m Users, Expands Global Reach

Truecaller, the popular caller identity app, announced that it surpassed 450 million users earlier this week, expanding it’s global reach.
The company added 50 million users in the past 10 months, including 15.5 million since the beginning of 2025.
Leadership Changes and Market Expansion
India remains Truecaller’s largest market, a factor reflected in the company’s recent leadership decision.
Following the decision of its co-founders to step back from daily operations last year, Truecaller appointed Rishit Jhunjhunwala, previously the Chief Product Officer and MD of India operations, as the new CEO.
While India continues to be a key market, Jhunjhunwala noted that the company is seeing rapid growth in other regions.
“We are proud that we now serve more than 450 million users globally. As before, we continue to see steady growth in our largest market, India, but the fastest relative growth is in markets outside of India.
“So far in 2025, we see strong growth trends in Latin America, South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Malaysia, and the US,” Jhunjhunwala wrote in a blog post.
Regulatory Challenges in India
Despite its dominance in India, Truecaller faces potential challenges as the country’s telecom department pushes for mobile carriers to implement a government-backed caller ID system.
This move could introduce competition to Truecaller’s services in one of its most crucial markets.
Financial Performance and Market Position
Truecaller maintained an active user base of nearly 430 million throughout Q4 2024. The company reported strong financial results for the quarter ending in December, with:
Net sales increasing by 23% year-over-year
Profit after tax rising by 29%
Stock price up more than 33% year-to-date
Product Enhancements and AI Integration
Earlier this year, Truecaller improved its caller ID functionality for iOS, overcoming previous limitations imposed by Apple’s operating system.
The company has also been expanding its offerings beyond caller identification by introducing:
Call recording and transcription features
An AI-powered assistant for call screening
Enhancements to its SMS and chat functionalities
With these advancements, Truecaller aims to solidify its position as a comprehensive communication platform while navigating competitive and regulatory challenges.
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