$40 Smartphones to Transform Connectivity in Nigeria: Are Networks Ready?
At Mobile World Congress 2026, the GSMA and the Handset Affordability Coalition announced a major initiative: to offer $40 4G ...
At Mobile World Congress 2026, the GSMA and the Handset Affordability Coalition announced a major initiative: to offer $40 4G ...
In a landmark move to strengthen Africa’s digital sovereignty and AI ecosystem, the GSMA, in partnership with leading operators, technology ...
He described connectivity as “an indispensable end of life,” noting that when it fails, “opportunities stop, and lives can be ...
Women in Low- and Middle-Income Countries are 14% less likely to use mobile internet than men, with South Asia and ...
The GSMA Board of Directors has elected Ralph Mupita as Deputy Chair for the remainder of the Board term, until ...
Key Highlights Only the second Indian to chair the prestigious telecom industry body after Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal Appointment also ...
The company, which deploys GSMA Open Gateway, is scaling up its collaborations with mobile network operators (MNOs) worldwide
Iconic motorsports venue to host connected and autonomous vehicle demonstrations and smart technology fan experiences
5G Automotive Association, JASPAR, Outsight, Safran Passenger Innovations and Seamless Air Alliance embark on journey with GSMA to accelerate new ...
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has rated the cost of mobile data in Nigeria as the lowest in West Africa. ...
Nigeria is among the countries with the cheapest data rates in the World, recent studies have revealed. As of August ...
Lauded as one of the 21st century’s most transformative financial tools, mobile money has significantly inspired financial inclusion by providing ...
I love the smell of brewed coffee but my father was a devotee. Each morning coffee aroma would waft through ...
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The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has highlighted reasons the Federal Government of Nigeria should urgently implement downward ...

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Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
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