Tag: Telecom

Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Rogers Communications, the Canadian telecom giant, announced on Monday that it has signed a $3.06 billion agreement to become the sole owner of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), the enterprise which owns the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs and the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. Rogers previously held a 75% stake in MLSE

IHS Nigeria, the telecom infrastructure giant led by U.S.-Nigerian businessman Sam Darwish, has invested more than $750 million in solar and hybrid power projects across the country.  The move highlights the company’s push to support Nigeria’s energy transition and reduce environmental damage caused by fossil fuels. With more than 16,000 sites in Nigeria, IHS is

The tariff hike in Nigeria’s telecom sector has sparked widespread debate about its potential impact. While telecom operators argue that the increase is essential for business sustainability, many Nigerians fear it will worsen their already strained finances. TEMITOPE AINA writes Telecommunication tariffs in Nigeria have long been considered affordable, particularly when compared to other sectors

This week was a busy one for telecom news. As a recap, here’s almost everything that happened in the telecom sector. Business Vicky Eatrides took over various responsibilities when she became the chair of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) a couple of weeks ago...

Today China Telecom and Conflux Network announce a partnership to bring Blockchain SIM cards (BSIM) to market. The entry-level Web3 product will be the largest blockchain hardware product ever seen globally, involving the most users and applications. China Telecom will launch the first BSIM pilot program in Hong Kong later this year...