Orange has reported 2024 revenues of €40.26 billion, up 1.2 per cent year on year thanks to growth in retail services (+2.7 per cent or €794 million) and a smaller decline in wholesale services (-5.2 per cent or -€325 million euros) mainly related to higher unbundling and civil engineering rates in France in the first […]

Sonatel, a member of the Orange Group, and Netgem, a leading provider of integrated solutions in the Digital Entertainment market, will launch the first Cloud Gaming platform in West Africa: Wido Games, powered by Pleio will be available in February to all Sonatel customers. Sonatel has invested nearly 263 billion FCFA (€400 million) in expanding […]

As Starlink intensifies competitive pressures and African governments remain uncertain about intervening to protect telco incumbents, African telecom companies are increasingly focusing on underserved regions. In response, they are launching strategic initiatives to tackle the rising challenge of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity to maintain their market position and tap into new growth opportunities, […]

Starlink is having a profitable time in at least five African countries where its broadband-by-satellite service is available. The five key nations (Nigeria, Kenya, Madagascar, Zambia and Zimbabwe) have seen sales paused in the main urban cities because of user demand. Sales will be improved as SpaceX’s Starlink system launches more satellites and thus improves […]

French media group Canal+ has announced the creation of its Foundation, supporting the right to “culture for all”. In so doing, the Canal+ group, a major player in the production and distribution of content across many different geographical areas, is making a new commitment to promote culture throughout the world. The Foundation’s programmes will aim […]

Eutelsat Group has announced a new multi-year agreement with Q-KON, a satellite solutions and services provider, to expand Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The agreement will further accelerate the delivery of high-speed, low-latency connectivity to specialised and underserved businesses and communities, particularly in Southern Africa. The expanded agreement with Q-KON builds […]

Eutelsat has agreed a partnership with Clear Blue Technologies, a specialist in smart energy solutions. This collaboration will expand and improve connectivity solutions across Africa by launching power-efficient broadband services to support businesses, community WiFi networks, even in the most energy-constrained environments. In regions where access to stable electricity is a hurdle, the convergence of […]

Orange group has reported Q3 revenues rose 1.6 per cent compared with the third quarter of 2023 (+€153 million) thanks to growth in retail services (+2.5 per cent or +€185 million) and a smaller decline in wholesale services (-3.3 per cent or -€51 million), mainly related to higher unbundling and civil engineering rates in France […]

To mark Black History Month, Channelbox has launched two new channels from Africa: Nigbati and 4ACETV, available on Freeview UK channel 271.   4ACETV embraces the rich contributions of Black artists and musicians, celebrating their influence across genres like Afrobeat, Grime and RNB. The channel highlights diverse musical expressions and also serves as a reminder of the vital role […]

Azercosmos has entered into a strategic partnership with ABS, a global satellite operator. Through this partnership, Azercosmos will offer pay-TV services to customers in Nigeria and West Africa via ABS’s satellite network in an agreement that was formalised at IBC. Collaborating with ABS will open new business opportunities for Azercosmos, enabling it to generate additional […]