Microsoft on connecting 117 million Africans and what comes next
What’s the problem? Microsoft has surpassed a major connectivity milestone in Africa, exceeding its 2025 goal of reaching 100 million people with internet access. The company now counts more than 117 million individuals connected across the continent, with partnerships spanning ISPs, device manufacturers, agricultural cooperatives and, most recently, a new collaboration with the African Development […]
Sombha launches Internet For All
Uganda launches its first shared broadband network, enabling universal access through industry collaboration, edge computing, and community-focused digital services. Imagine a world where every community, no matter how remote, can harness the power of the internet to transform lives, economies, and futures. Uganda took a giant step toward this vision as local telecom innovator Sombha […]
Sombha Solutions and Tarana Announce Next-Generation Fixed Wireless Open Access Network in Uganda
Sombha Solutions and Tarana Announce Next-Generation Fixed Wireless Open Access Network in Uganda Kampala, Uganda and Milpitas, California — May 23, 2024 — Sombha Solutions Store, a locally-owned Ugandan service provider to 500,000 subscribers, and Tarana, creator of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) broadband technology, officially announced a new, ngFWA-powered Open Access Network in central […]
NICTBB Driving Regional Integration
The National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) plays a crucial role in accelerating regional integration by providing fast, reliable, and secure connectivity across East African Community (EAC) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. NICTBB enables businesses, governments, and communities to collaborate more effectively, promotes cross-border trade, and supports digital transformation efforts, all of which are […]
Airband: The initiative to bring the internet to everyone
Think about your day — did you join friends or coworkers on a video conference call, check social media or pay a bill online? Each activity has one requirement in common: reliable, high-speed internet access. And since millions across the world are sheltering at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more necessary than ever. […]