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MTN is a major telecommunications company operating in Ghana, involved in spectrum allocations and potential partnerships.
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Why Africa’s telcos are embracing Starlink instead of fighting it
TechCabal - Jun 26, 2026
Starlink launched in Nigeria in January 2023, marking its entry into the African market. Starlink now operates in 27 African countries and is expected to reach half a million users by the end of 2025.

Have your say on the bill that could reshape SA telecoms
TechCentral - Jun 23, 2026
The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill has been tabled by communications minister Solly Malatsi and is now open for public submissions until 21 August 2026. The bill introduces a 'use it or share it' principle for radio frequency spectrum, allowing Icasa to reassign unused spectrum after two y

South Africa’s operators solved fintech. Digital identity is next
TechCentral - Jun 09, 2026
Vodacom Group processed US$525.6-billion in transaction value in the year to March 2026, marking a 16.6% increase year on year. MTN’s MoMo ecosystem processed an additional $500.3-billion, pushing the combined total of both operators past $1 trillion.

Spectranet, Starlink, and FibreOne control nearly 70% of Nigeria’s internet market
TechCabal - Jun 03, 2026
Spectranet, Starlink, and FibreOne control 69.58% of Nigeria's ISP market as of Q4 2025. Spectranet leads with 108,525 active subscribers, followed by Starlink with 91,991 and FibreOne with 44,413.

Africa’s loyalty programmes are siloed. This Ghana-based startup wants to unify them
TechCabal - Feb 17, 2026
MTN's Pulse tariff plan allows subscribers to earn points on airtime purchases, which can be converted into data bundles. Points Africa has raised $2 million from VestedWorld to finance its rollout in Ghana and expand into new African markets.
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