August 3, 2018
Africa needs more metro fibre for 5G
Africa needs at least another 300,000 kms of metro and interurban fibre to extend 4G coverage and be ready for 5G, according to “The Future of African Fibre Networks”, a new report by Xalam Analytics. Connectivity & Wholesale Markets, Featured Posts
April 9, 2018
The Fabulous Rise of Angola Cables
The emergence of Angolan wholesale carrier Angola Cables is shaking an already competitive African wholesale market. The company is set to become a top-three owner of African international capacity. What will it do with its considerable capacity surplus? The answer to this question has far-reaching Connectivity & Wholesale Markets, Featured Posts
April 5, 2018
The Absolutely, Positively Burning Hot South African Data Center Market
The South African data center colocation market is in the midst of a remarkable growth spurt. Over the next two years, South Africa will add ten times more colocation power capacity over than all other African markets combined. The driving force behind this colo boom? Enterprise & Cloud Services, Featured Posts
March 21, 2018
Angola’s Flawed Telecoms Opportunities
The Angolan government’s moves to finally open up its telecoms sector to international capital are overdue, and much welcome. But we say the licensing of a fourth mobile operator and the privatization of Angola Telecoms are structured as though they were can’t miss opportunities. They Country Analysis, Featured Posts, Mobility Markets, Regulation & Policy