Tag: Internet
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Ghana has the 4th cheapest average cost of internet in Africa – Statista
Data from a leading provider of market and consumer data, Statista shows that Ghanaians enjoy the 4th cheapest internet data in Africa. Africa is said to have some of the highest costs of internet service, often blamed for the low rate of internet penetration on the continent. Equatorial Guinea currently has the most expensive price…
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Kafui Amanfu writes: Unleash spectrum potential to pave the way to a digital Ghana
The internet has revolutionized our society at an unprecedented speed, with mobile a key tool supporting its rapid growth. A recent study by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) found that a 10% increase in mobile broadband penetration yields a 1.8% increase in GDP in middle-income countries and a 2% increase in low-income countries [Source: Katz…
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‘Use data responsibly; avoid videos during peak hours’- Telcos urge consumers
To ensure the fair, responsible and rational use of telecommunications networks and the internet, as the novel Coronavirus continues to spread, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) is urging the public to adopt responsible internet etiquette and avoid the use of online entertainment services during digital traffic rush-hours, that is between 9:00am and 11:00am and…
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COVID-19: Reducing data cost will increase traffic and slow internet speed – MTN Ghana CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, says reducing the cost of data to boost communication amidst the coronavirus pandemic, could increase traffic that will affect internet speed. In order to stay safe and avoid the spread of the COVID-19, several organizations have asked their staff to work from home, and with schools…
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Israel launches satellite to boost internet connectivity in Africa
Israel is helping Africa connect to the rest of the world through a new satellite soaring into space. It’s Spacecom successfully launched “Amos-17”, a state-of-art satellite on a mission to provide communication services to Africa, into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Tuesday night, according to a press release. It said Amos-17…
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MTN declared as fastest mobile network in Ghana
Mobile Telecommunication Network (MTN) has been declared the Fastest Mobile Network, Best Coverage Network and the Best Mobile Network in Ghana based on Ookla’s Speedtest Data from Q1-Q2 2019. Ookla is a global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence, testing applications and technology. The company provides invaluable insights into the performance, quality and accessibility…