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ITU creates four new focus groups

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) said July 4, 2012 that it has formed four new focus groups within the half of 2012. The four groups are - Focus Group on Smart Cable Television; Focus Group on Bridging the Gap: from…

Broadband internet coming to Africa

The digital divide for voice services is closing at a rapid pace in Africa due to the spread of the basic mobile phone. With 500 million mobile phones on the African continent, more than in the US or European Union, Africa is the fastest…

ITU worried over perceived “cold war” among members

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has denied but also worried about the growing perception that its membership is becoming polarized on a number of key issues. The UN specialized ICT agency is therefore keen on avoiding…

Managers of MTN masts, ATC complete $750m term loan

American Tower Corporation (ATC), which runs MTN's telecoms masts announced June 29, 2012 that it has entered into a loan agreement in connection with its new $750 million unsecured term loan credit facility. The US-based company said it…