Airtel Africa To Connect 5,000 Schools To Free Internet By 2027

South African Telcos Demand OTT Platforms Fund Network Infrastructure Upkeep

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — A major debate has emerged in the local telecommunications sector as South African telcos demand OTT platforms like Netflix, WhatsApp, and YouTube contribute financially to the upkeep of the country’s network infrastructure. Led by the Association of Communications, the industry argues that the massive surge in digital traffic necessitates a new funding []

Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth

Global 5G mobile subscriptions passed the three billion mark during the first quarter of 2026. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the transition from legacy networks to advanced connectivity is accelerating at an rapidly. According to the June 2026 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to see the fastest 5G subscription growth []

CIB, Telus partner on major network expansion project in B.C.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Telus have partnered up to expand high-speed internet service across B.C. Essentially, the CIB will loan Telus 49.3 million to provide internet access to both rural and Indigenous communities. The CIB notes that this offering was developed under both the Connecting Communities BC program and the Universal Broadband Fund. []

Airtel Kenya appoints new managing director as rivalry with Safaricom intensifies

Africa. The move comes at a pivotal moment for Airtel Kenya, which has emerged as the country's strongest challenger to Safaricom.

Africa: All of Africa Today - June 23, 2026

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