Tag: Airtel
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Airtel, Tigo merger to solidify telecom industry
The new entity to be formed following the merger of Tigo and Airtel should improve service delivery in Ghana’s telecommunications industry. The move should also build larger institutions to deepen competition and give value for money. This is the assertion of the Marketing Director at Airtel, Rosy Fynn. Madam Fynn also believes the coming in…
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NCA yet to approve Tigo, Airtel merger
The proposed merger between Airtel and Tigo is expected to linger until such a time that the two companies complete the necessary regulatory processes with the National Communications Authority (NCA). The two entities officially announced the decision to merge in March 2017. But latest information from the NCA indicates that the process is yet to…
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GhIPSS likely to provide interoperability for telcos
Citi Business News has gathered that the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), has been given the green light to develop an interoperable platform for telecom operators in the country. The move also comes on the back of a botched contract involving Sibton Switch Systems which had been selected to carry out the mandate.…
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Consumers dissatisfied with poor telecom services
Telecom users are demanding improved service delivery from service providers at a time that competition in the industry is becoming keener. The consumers, some of whom have been speaking to Citi Business News have also made a case for class action if the situation remains unchanged. It also appears that the consumer dissatisfaction cuts across…
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NCA gives telcos one month ultimatum to address network challenges
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has directed all mobile network operators to within a month’s time; submit a roadmap to address all concerns of quality of service by customers within Accra and Tema. It follows the numerous customer complaints to the Authority over quality of service challenges. These also range from call drops, poor quality…
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Tigo’s MD to head new entity under Airtel/Tigo merger
Citi Business News has gathered Tigo’s current MD, Ms. Roshi Motman is likely to be named as the MD of the new entity to be created following the merger of Airtel and Tigo. It is unclear yet which position the current MD of Airtel Ms. Lucy Quist will be occupying following the merger. The parent…
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New whatsapp feature attracts mixed reactions on social media
A new whatsapp feature has sparked a lot of debate on social media, with majority of users expressing unhappiness with the new feature. However, Technology operators believe the new app will help in data penetration as well as business operators across board. Citi Business News’ checks revealed that there have been mixed reactions across board…
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Tigo & Airtel complete merger talks
Citi Business News has learnt telecom operators; Airtel and Tigo, have completed merger talks to make the two companies one entity in Ghana. The talks which commenced last year were finalized early this year-2017, with persons familiar with the move asserting, that an announcement on the completion will be made soon. It still remains unclear…