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Category: TECHNOLOGY

  • Surfline, first 4G LTE launched in Ghana

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    Surfline has officially launched Ghana’s first 4G LTE network in Accra and Tema, giving both consumers and business internet speeds that are ten times faster than 3G services currently on offer. Marking the historic occasion, Surfline – the only telecoms company owned 100% by Ghanaians – announced a tasty, limited launch offer: free devices and…

  • Ghana’s first 4G LTE service goes live

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    Surfline Ghana, one of the three licensed 4G LTE telecom service companies in the country, will officially launch its commercial service Tuesday. The service  which is expected to change the landscape of data services in the country, will initially cover only the Greater Accra Region, with plans of expanding to other regional capitals in the…

  • Tigo completes Mobile Broadband coverage in 160 district capitals

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    Telecommunications company, Tigo, has announced that it has completed deploying Mobile Broadband coverage to over 160 districts across the country. This forms part of several investments to improve on network quality and boost customer experience among Tigo subscribers. The multi-million dollar project, which begun towards the end of 2013, includes several district capitals in all…

  • Phone users to pay more for credit vouchers

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    Customers of the various telcos in the country are now paying more to for credit  they use. Some telecommunication companies have conceded they have also been affected by the current economic crisis. According to some media advertisements, telecom giant, Vodafone has introduced new mobile tariffs and new fixed voice postpaid packages. Since August 1, 2014,…

  • Tigo Ghana appoints new Heads for Marketing and HR

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    Tigo Ghana on Tuesday, July 29, announced the appointment of Jesse Agyepong and Elizabeth Arhin as Head of Marketing and Head of Human Resources respectively. Jesse assumes responsibility for developing and implementing the annual marketing strategy for Tigo Ghana, leading to an enhanced brand, customer and revenue market share. He joins Tigo Ghana with 11…

  • Over 10,000 subscribers ditch Expresso

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    Ten thousand, eight hundred and eight, voice subscribers of Expresso ditched the network in the month of May, 2014. This is according to the May market share report of the National Communications Authority (NCA). The report also indicated that 287,000 voice subscribers were added to the existing 28.8 million, increasing it to 29.1million mobile voice…

  • NCA lifts ban on Vodafone

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    The National Communications Authority (NCA) has lifted the ban it imposed on Vodafone Ghana following the nationwide blackout of its network on June 6. This comes 23 days before the end of the original sanction period initially issued by the NCA. The sanctions that were imposed include the acquisition of new subscribers, sale of New…

  • Subscribers shun 4 telcos

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    Four out of the six mobile telecommunication companies in Ghana could not record any additional subscribers in the month of April. This is according to the latest report by the National Communications Authority (NCA) on voice market share of the Telcos. Four telcos in all lost an estimated 53,000 subscribers. The telcos are Tigo, Expresso,…

  • Vodafone appoints new CMO

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    Vodafone Ghana has appointed Agnes Emefa Essah as its new Chief Marketing Officer. Her appointment took effect from the 2nd of July, 2014. Agnes Emefa Essah takes over from Uche Ofodile who resigned from that position last month. Agnes Emefa Essah holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Ghana Business School and has…

  • Glo introduces Medicare for subscribers

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    In order to bring critical, lifesaving information within the reach of its subscribers across the country, Glo Mobile has introduced a value-adding service, Medicare on its network. The SMS-based service, which was launched in Accra on Wednesday, is targeted at those who need useful information and tips on key medical and life-enhancing conditions on the…