INCREASING INTERNET PENETRATION IN AFRICA

INCREASING INTERNET PENETRATION IN AFRICA

Africa’s fixed broadband technologies will drive the 4th Industrial Revolution, hence, all stakeholders need to make great efforts in increasing internet penetration. While also ensuring that the cost of data falls to enable digital businesses to thrive on the continent.    The internet works by means of Fibre Optic Cables that form a network. see this YouTube video In essence, there are critical infrastructures that are required to connect both the rural and urban regions…

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RWANDA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER SATELLITE

RWANDA LAUNCHES FIRST EVER SATELLITE

Rwanda and telecommunication giant One Web have launched the first ever satellite in the country The global Satellite named ‘Icyerekezo’ by students from Groupe Secondaire St Pierre Nkombo; – the school which will be the first to benefit from Internet provided by the Rwanda satellite. The Rwanda satellite will connect remote schools to the internet. A symbol of Rwanda’s commitment to inspire the younger generation and usher Rwanda into a hyper-connected future.  In a blog…

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