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TM Forum to Host 'Management World Africa' in Johannesburg 2008-07-09 TM Forum, the trade association focused on managing communications and media services, will host Management World Africa (Johannesburg, July 14-17) to focus on challenges facing the African communications market.
Clickatell, Dontgo Launch SMS Customer Feedback System 2008-01-25 Clickatell and Dontgo, an online consumer advocate service, have launched a mobile customer service notification system that lets customers communicate to organizations directly, sending them an SMS on the spot.
Neotel South Africa Selects ECI for Next-Gen Transport Network 2007-11-26 ECI Telecom announced that Neotel, the first national infrastructure-based competitor in the fixed-line telecom sector in South Africa, has selected ECI to support its network rollout in the country.
Ericsson to Supply Telephony Softswitch Solution to Algerie Telecom 2007-11-26 Ericsson has been selected by Algerie Telecom as the sole supplier and systems integrator for the telecom operator's network upgrade. The deal sets the stage for Algerie Telecom to migrate to an all-IP network.
Sybase 365 Consolidates Reach into AME with New Mobile Messaging Hub 2007-09-27 Sybase has announced the launch of the Africa and Middle East Exchange mobile messaging hub, which consolidates its position as the major provider of international SMS across Africa and the Middle East.
MTech to Provide English Premier League Mobile Video Svc in Africa 2007-07-19 MTech, a mobile content provider in Africa, and OSMi, a sports marketing company, have won the rights to power a mobile Premier League highlights and news service across Africa (excluding South Africa).
Nokia Siemens, Nokia Play Key Role CTO European-African Telecom Meet 2007-05-29 Nokia Siemens Networks and Nokia are playing a key role in the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization's (CTO) European-African Telecommunications Roundtable in Helsinki and Bonn.
Motorola Bags $75 mln GSM Expansion Contract from M-tel in Nigeria 2006-12-13 Motorola has signed a $75 million GSM network expansion contract with M-tel, a leading mobile communications operator in Nigeria. This expansion will enable M-Tel to extend its coverage across Nigeria.
Clickatell Offers Customers Widest Mobile/Multimodal Messaging Reach 2006-09-05 Clickatell said it now offers its customers the widest global coverage for their mobile and multimodal messaging requirements. The company's messaging gateway now connects to 578 networks in 192 countries.
Siemens to Provide Vodacom Tanzania with 3G Network 2006-09-03 Siemens announced that it has been selected by Vodacom, the South African mobile operator, to provide the mobile broadband infrastructure to bring 3G technology to Tanzania.
MTN Mobile Subscribers Migrated to Versera ICE Messaging Platform 2006-06-15 Glenayre Messaging announced that it has completed the migration of more than five million MTN mobile subscribers to its next generation voice and video messaging platform, Versera ICE.
3rdSun Launches 16ixty SMS Solution 2006-05-02 3rdSun, a South Africa-based online application developer specializing in two-way SMS service and integration, has launched its 16ixty SMS solution in association with Clickatell, a global mobile message carrier.
Telkom Launches TelkomMedia Triple Play Connect Program 2006-02-10 Telkom announced that a cross-functional team within the company has launched the TelkomMedia Triple Play Connect Program. Telkom expects to begin a field trial for its triple play service in July of this year.
Telkom Sees ADSL Subscriber Base in South Africa Touching 120,000 2005-12-19 Telkom expects its ADSL subscriber base in South Africa to grow to 120,000 customers before the start of the festive season. The company said its customer base has grown steadily since ADSL was introduced.
Leaf Announces Availability of i-mate K-JAM in South Africa 2005-12-02 Leaf Wireless has announced the local release and launch of i-mate K-JAM, a multimedia device packed with features that will keep the mobile executive connected, productive and entertained at all times.
Nokia, GFUSA Bring Affordable Telecommunications to Rural Africa 2005-11-17 Nokia and Grameen Foundation USA (GFUSA) have collaborated to bring affordable, accessible telecommunications to rural villages in Africa through microfinance.
Telecom Egypt Upgrades Fixed Network with Ericsson-Cisco Solution 2005-10-30 Telecom Egypt has selected the Ericsson-Cisco Systems alliance as one of the suppliers to upgrade its fixed network to a carrier-class, Internet Protocol Next Generation Network.
Siemens to Build Fiber Optic Network for Kenya Data Networks 2005-10-18 Siemens Communications has received a contract from Kenyan network provider Kenya Data Networks Ltd. (KDN) to deliver fiber optic transmission technology for a 1,140 km fiber optic network.
Telkom SA Supports Govt's Call for Reducing Cost of Doing Business 2005-10-14 Telkom is supporting the South African Government's call for greater investment for socio-economic development purposes. Telkom agreed it was important to face the challenges of cutting the cost of doing business.
Motorola Introduces MPx220 with Blackberry Connect in South Africa 2005-10-13 Motorola has announced the availability of the Motorola MPx220 running Research In Motion's BlackBerry Connect software for Vodacom customers in South Africa.
Telkom Partners with B-Tel to Launch Bua Calling Card 2005-10-04 Telkom has partnered with B-Tel, a local operator in Welkom, to launch the Bua calling card. Bua will allow B-Tel customers to make local, national and international telephone calls from as little as R20.
Vodacom Offers Customers BlackBerry Built-In, BlackBerry Connect 2005-09-23 Vodacom and Research In Motion have announced the availability of BlackBerry Connect for the Motorola MPx220 and the Sony Ericsson P910i, as well as BlackBerry Built-In for the Siemens SK65.
Clickatell Offers Global SMS Delivery at Wholesale Rates 2005-09-14 Clickatell, a provider of global messaging services, has launched Clickatell Wholesale, a service that offers SMS delivery around the world at wholesale rates.
Nortel to Upgrade Movicel's Wireless Network in Angola to 1xEV-DO 2005-08-13 African CDMA operator Movicel has selected Nortel to upgrade its wireless network in Angola to CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology to boost capacity of its MoviNet Service.
Orascom Telecom Algeria Expands Network with Siemens SmartInspire 2005-06-14 Siemens has received a contract from the Algerian mobile provider Orascom Telecom Algeria spa (Djezzy), a unit of Orascom Telecom Holding S.A.E., to expand Djezzy's network with the help of SmartInspire.
Nokia Unveils 1110/1600 Cellphones, Launches Nokia Prepaid Tracker 2005-06-02 Nokia has introduced the Nokia 1110 and Nokia 1600 mobile phones aimed at first time users in growth markets like Africa. The Nokia 1110 and 1600 phones are expected to be available in the third quarter 2005.
Comtech Gets $1 mln Contract for Cellular Backhaul Svcs in Africa 2005-05-19 Comtech EF Data Corp. has received a contract worth $1 million from a global satellite systems provider in Western Africa to support cellular backhaul efforts in the region.
AIT Wireless Gets $20 mln Contract From Lagos-based Telecom Firm 2005-05-19 AIT Wireless Inc. has received a contract worth $20 million to provide equipment and services for the network expansion of General Telephone & Equipment of Lagos.
CDMA2000 Ideal for Communication Services in Africa says CDG 2005-05-15 According to the CDMA Development Group (CDG), CDMA2000 technologies are an ideal platform for expanding the reach of communication services in Africa.
Microcom to Deploy Alvarion's BreezeMAX 3500 Network in Congo 2005-04-25 Alvarion Ltd. has announced that Microcom will deploy the BreezeMAX 3500 system, Alvarion's WiMAX-ready network, in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the coming year.

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