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Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

Orange Madagascar invests in rural 2G, 3G infrastructure

February 16, 2023

Via: RCR Wireless News

Orange Madagascar has signed an agreement with tower company Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) to build additional 2G and 3G infrastructure in the country’s rural areas. The pair said they will deploy at least 500 base stations under a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) […]


Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

ATC and Airtel Africa deal focuses on rural coverage, sustainability

October 10, 2022

Via: RCR Wireless News

Airtel Africa and American Tower (ATC) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership that involves communication sites across Kenya, Niger, Nigeria and Uganda and prioritizes extending digital inclusion to underserved communities and advancing the pair’s green initiatives. All new sites built […]


Local area networks and wide area networks, Modern Media

Will midband spectrum fend off 5G challenges from LEO satellites?

February 3, 2021

Via: RCR Wireless News

The first phase of the C Band auction, which involved spectrum between 3.3–4.2 GHz, wrapped up in mid-January, raking in an astounding $80.92 billion in bids, making it the most profitable spectrum auction in history. According to Stealth Communications’ President […]


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Alphabet’s Loon brings on former telecom execs to advise

January 15, 2019

Via: RCR Wireless News

Alphabet’s Loon, which focuses on bringing balloon-based connectivity to remote areas, is adding former telecom executives from some of the largest mobile operators to a new advisory board focused on commercialization and network operator partnerships. The three founding members of […]