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Africa: Malawi Is Hosting Africa Broadband Mapping System Conference to Promote Internet Service Delivery

eriinfo.com10 hours ago02 mins

Malawi is hosting a three-day Africa Broadband Mapping to map and promote inclusive digital transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa. Speaking during the official launch of National Broadband Mapping System in Lilongwe, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director of Telecommunications, Edward Kauka said there is need for countries to have broadband mapping system to identify gaps to…

Broadband Infraco taps Huawei to launch high-capacity network

eriinfo.com6 days ago09 mins

Broadband Infraco CEO Gift Zowa. Fibre-optic infrastructure company Broadband Infraco (BBI) yesterday officially launched its 800Gbps intelligent backbone network, in collaboration with Huawei SA. The launch, which took place at Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand, was attended by government and industry stakeholders, including the communications ministry’s leadership. BBI is one of several entities under the…

The satellite broadband operators taking on Starlink

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

SpaceX subsidiary Starlink has first-mover advantage in the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband market, but many well-funded competitors are snapping at its heels, including some from China. As of last month, Starlink had some 7 800 satellites in orbit, accounting for more than 65% of all active LEO constellations. Starlink has already sought regulatory approval to…