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Airtel launches 5G services in Kenya

Airtel said it has launched its 5G offering in over 370 sites across the country Kenyan operator Airtel announced the launch of commercial 5G services in the African nation. With this launch, Airtel has become the second operator to launch 5G in Kenya, after Safaricom. Airtel said...

Safaricom comes to Ethiopia

With a ten-city pilot underway, Safaricom breaks Ethio Telecom’s monopoly on Africa’s second most-populous country Kenya-based telco Safaricom has announced that it’s launched services in Ethiopia, marking the first time a privately owned Communication Service Provider (CSP) has operated in the African nation. Up to now,...

Nokia, Safaricom test FWA in Kenya, claim Africa first in slicing

The live network test enables new enterprise network services for Kenya, said Nokia Nokia says that it has successfully piloted 4G and 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) network slicing in Kenya with the help of the country’s biggest telco, Safaricom. The live network trial took place in...

Safaricom activates 5G network in Kenya

Safaricom will trial 5G network with consumer and enterprise customers African carrier Safaricom activated its 5G network in Kenya, the telco said in a release. The new 5G infrastructure, which was launched in the cities of Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii and Kakamega, is expected to be expanded...

Ericsson upgrading mobile networks in Kenya

Partners with mobile operator Safaricom to enhance 3G services Networking equipment and services provider Ericsson has signed a multiyear deal with Safaricom, the largest mobile operator in Kenya, to expand and upgrade its telecommunications network. The goal is to deploy Wi-Fi technology and enhance microwave transmission...