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Spacecoin Plans $2-Per-Month Satellite Broadband in Emerging Markets
Spacecoin plans to launch affordable satellite Internet in India, Nigeria, and Indonesia in 2026, targeting 10 million subscribers with a $2 monthly plan.
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- Telecommunications
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- Asia Pacific
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Kenyan Court Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Safaricom Copied “Reverse Call” Idea
The case shows the murky legal terrain where unsolicited ideas meet commercial implementation, a common dispute in markets like Kenya, where tech startups often pitch to dominant players.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Starlink’s India Debut: The Back-Story
Why Airtel and Jio which have their own satellite broadband ventures—Airtel with Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio with SES— would partner with SpaceX.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Asia Pacific
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- data, partnerships, regulations
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Kenya: Refurbished Mobile Phone Company Raises Funding From Proparco
French development finance institution Proparco has granted Kenya-based Badili a $400,000 loan.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Afr-IX Telecom Secures EU Funding for Medusa Africa Submarine Cable
The Medusa Submarine able System, designed to strengthen intercontinental connectivity through the Mediterranean, will now extend further into West Africa.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Carlos Slim Cuts Ties With Elon Musk’s Starlink, Invests $22 Billion in Independent Network
Carlos Slim has ended his partnership with Elon Musk’s Starlink, opting for independent infrastructure development. Slim’s América Móvil plans a $22 billion investment to bolster its telecom services, signaling a competitive shift in Latin America’s market.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Latin America
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M-PESA Safaricom, Dashen Bank & CashGo Partner to Enhance Remittances in Ethiopia
M-PESA, Dashen Bank, and CashGo launch a seamless international remittance service, enabling Ethiopians to receive money instantly into mobile wallets.
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- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IBM Exits Nigeria and Key African Markets, Transfers Operations to MIBB
Although IBM’s departure from West Africa marks the end of its direct operations in the region, the long-term impact on local businesses and government partnerships remains uncertain.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, partnerships