Tag: telecommunications
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Authorities Seize Devices Used to Blast Scam SMSes in Genting
Genting: Authorities Seize Devices Used for Scam SMSes Malaysian authorities have swooped in on a cluster of devices believed to be used to broadcast scam text messages, a move that disrupted mobile services in the Genting area. The operation, led by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), aims to curb a growing form of…
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GSE Surges as MTN and Cal Bank Lead Ghana’s 2026 Stock Market Rally
Ghana’s Equity Market Opens 2026 on a Strong Note Ghana’s stock market started 2026 with notable gains across key sectors, underscoring renewed investor confidence in the country’s equities. The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Composite Index, the main gauge of market performance, posted solid rises through the opening weeks of January, as investors welcomed positive macro…
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GSE kicks off 2026 with MTN, Cal Bank driving gains across Ghana’s equities
Ghana’s stock market opens 2026 with broad gains Ghana’s stock market began 2026 on a positive footing, delivering gains across key sectors and signaling renewed investor confidence. By January 28, the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Composite Index, the main benchmark for the market, had registered meaningful gains, helped notably by strong performances from telecommunications and…
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GSE starts 2026 strong as MTN, Cal Bank drive gains
Ghana’s stock market opens 2026 with momentum The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) kicked off 2026 on a positive note, with the GSE Composite Index climbing as investors piled into key sectors. Analysts say the early moves reflect renewed confidence in the country’s telecoms and banking groups, alongside improving sentiment across insurance and related financial services.…
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Latvia’s SAF Tehnika: A Latin American Success Story in High-Frequency Tech
Opening the Door to LatAm Markets Latvia’s SAF Tehnika has become a notable example of how a small European tech company can expand its footprint into Latin America by combining advanced engineering with a relationship-driven sales approach. The company, known for its high-frequency radio equipment used in telecommunications and broadcast networks, has leveraged a strategy…
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Overland Telegraph Line documentary reveals First Nations violence
Unearthing a complex legacy The Overland Telegraph Line, a feat that stitched the Australian continent together with copper, has long stood as a symbol of technological progress and imperial ambition. Stretching across thousands of kilometres from Adelaide to Darwin, it forged faster links to the world and accelerated settlement patterns in a young nation. But…
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Pakistan Nears 5G Readiness as PTA Reports 80% of Phones Compatible with Mid-Band Frequencies
Pakistan Nears a 5G Milestone as PTA Confirms Device Readiness Pakistan’s telecommunications landscape is edging closer to a national 5G rollout, with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reporting that nearly 80% of mobile handsets in the country already support the mid-band frequencies essential for 5G operation. The claim centers on two key mid-band bands, 2300…
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EAC Calls for Feedback as Vodafone Seeks 15% Safaricom Stake
Overview: EAC Opens Formal Inquiry into Vodafone-Safaricom Deal The East African Community (EAC) has launched a formal review of Vodafone’s bid to acquire a 15% stake in Safaricom, as part of Kenya’s plan to sell part of its government-held interests. The EAC Competition Authority issued a notice on 22 January inviting stakeholders to submit comments…
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Ombudsman Dismisses Keetmanshoop Copyright Complaint Against MTC
Overview of the ruling The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a copyright complaint filed by a Keetmanshoop resident against Mobile Telecommunication Limited (MTC). The decision, announced on Tuesday, brings a close to what has been described as a contentious dispute over allegations of administrative missteps related to copyright protections. Who filed the complaint and…
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Ombudsman Dismisses Copyright Clash Between Keetmanshoop Resident and MTC
Overview of the Case The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed a copyright complaint filed by a Keetmanshoop resident against Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC). The decision, announced on Tuesday, brings an end to a dispute that centered on allegations of copyright mal-administration and potential misuse of proprietary material by the telecoms operator. The complainant, a…