Author: James

Telefónica, a Spanish telecommunications company, has recently partnered with Starlink via its global division Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS). The aim of this strategic partnership is to access Starlink’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation thereby integrating Starlink’s satellite services into TGS’s existing global portfolio of connectivity services. This collaboration will allow Starlink to provide high-speed…

In the face of the bleak atmosphere surrounding reduced telco capex and its impacts on vendor profits, private cellular networking presents a glimmer of hope. According to a recent research by Dell’Oro, Q2 revenues for the private cellular networking equipment market soared by a staggering 60% year-on-year. Dell’Oro emphasizes that private networking still constitutes a…

Airtel Africa recently made it public that its subsidiary Airtel Uganda is gearing up to be listed on the Ugandan Securities Exchange (USE). The move is aimed at selling approximately 20% of the entity, which corresponds to about 8 billion shares. This strategic measure is expected to result in significant local ownership of Airtel Uganda…