Telecom Watch

Talkio Mobile, Uganda’s newest telecommunications service provider, is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Banana Life Investments, a leading chain of mobile phone and retail shops. This strategic alliance aims to bring Talkio’s innovative telecom services closer to Ugandans. This collaboration will leverage Banana... Read More

In a monumental move, MTN Uganda is set to redefine the landscape of business operations in Uganda with its groundbreaking campaign, "Do Business Better with MTN ICT Solutions." This initiative marks a significant expansion for MTN Uganda, transforming it from a telecommunications provider into a... Read More

Airtel Uganda, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Group, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange. The IPO will offer the public a 20% stake, or 8 billion shares, in the company to fulfill a regulatory requirement set... Read More

Airtel Kenya is one of the leading mobile network operators in the country, offering voice, data, mobile money and other services to millions of customers. The company has been investing heavily in upgrading its network infrastructure to improve its coverage, quality, and capacity across the... Read More

Airtel Kenya recently announced the launch of eSIM technology in Kenya. An eSIM, also known as an embedded SIM or electronic SIM, is a digital SIM card that is embedded in a device and can be activated remotely by a network operator. This innovation promises... Read More

The world has become increasingly dependent on the internet for personal, business, and professional use. In order to keep up with the demands of the digital economy, high-speed internet has become a necessity. MTN Uganda has consistently dominated the fiber-to-the-home market since 2021 with its... Read More

The MTN ACE tech program is a nationwide initiative that aims to equip young people with the digital job skills they need to succeed in today's economy. This program is focused on helping young people develop the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in... Read More

For quite some time now, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been seeking to ring-fence mobile money services away from telecom businesses. To this effect, the second biggest telecommunications service provider in Kenya, Airtel Networks Limited has split with Airtel Money. This separation has... Read More

With over 20 years of operations in Kenya, Safaricom has risen to become one of the most profitable companies in East Africa. This can partly be attributed to the company constantly evolving and moving with the times, as well as having the customer at the... Read More