MTN Group’s mobile money service is set to go live in January 2020 in South Africa, allowing customers to send, receive, save money and pay for goods using their mobile phones.
MTN to resurrect mobile money in January
December 18th, 2019 — News
Econet Zimbabwe to introduce embedded SIM devices
December 5th, 2019 — News
Econet Zimbabwe and telco solutions provider Workz Group have announced a deal to offer subscribers in Zimbabwe network connectivity via embedded SIM devices such as the iPhone XS/XR/11 and Microsoft Surface Pro X. Users will now be able to connect to Econet’s network without a physical SIM. A market launch is expected in the coming months.
Kaspersky continues to rehabilitate image
November 26th, 2019 — News
Kaspersky has announced that data from customers in the United States and Canada will soon be moved and processed in Switzerland, in a development that mirrors a similar move of core data processes from Russia to Switzerland.
Zain introduces international 5G roaming
November 24th, 2019 — News
Zain Group has announced a regional milestone as its operations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia successfully launch the first 5G roaming service across the MENA region, with download speeds as high as 500 Mbps for both outbound and inbound roaming.
Zain Bahrain signs up Ericsson for 5G
November 12th, 2019 — News
Zain Bahrain has selected Ericsson to build its 5G network in the kingdom, with the first commercial 5G services expected to go live before the end of 2019. Spanning Ericsson 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and 5G Core products and solutions, the contract will see Zain Bahrain’s network modernized from LTE to 5G.
Shaikh Ahmed, Zain Bahrain Chairman and
Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson, signing the 5G agreement
