Kyivstar offering free broadband to refugees in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Kyivstar is providing free fixed broadband services to families in temporary housing as a result of being displaced by the country’s ongoing war against Russia.
Nigeria’s new health care tax adds to operators’ woes
The recently announced Nigerian government plan to impose tax on phone calls in order to finance free healthcare for the vulnerable has come under fire from the country’s operator association.
Lithuanian regulator launches 700MHz spectrum auction
Lithuania’s Communications Regulatory Authority (RRT / Rysiu Reguliavimo Tarnyba) has commenced the sale of 700MHz spectrum for 5G mobile use.
NEC and Juniper Networks deploy Algeria Telecom's 5G-ready IP metro network
NEC Corporation and Juniper Networks have partnered with Algeria Telecom to deploy the operator’s nationwide IP metro commercial network.
Orange bolsters MEA leadership to push growth regions
Orange Group CEO Christel Heydemann has appointed new heads in key B2B Africa and Middle East units, to capitalise on growth in the regions, which have spurred positive financials in recent quarters for the operator.
