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ITU classifies WiMAX, LTE as 4G networks

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), of which Ghana is chair, has declared that WiMAX and LTE (Long Term Evolution) can be classified as fourth generation (4G) technologies. The decision was taken at the ITU World…

Vodafone enables international top-up transfers

Vodafone UK has announced an exclusive agreement with TransferTo, to offer international top up transfer services. This gives Vodafone UK's Mobile Network Virtual Operators (MVNO) customers the ability to transfer credit from a pre-pay or…

MiDA assists Borimanga Rural Bank with computerization

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA), has assisted the Borimanga Rural Bank Limited with a power plant, computers and related equipment to enable it to computerize its operations. In addition, MiDA is providing training in…

MTN appoints new CEO

MTN, the largest mobile operator in Africa has appointed a new CEO, the Reuters news service has said. According to the report, MTN has appointed Sifiso Dabengwa as its CEO and president. He is replacing Phuthuma Nhleko as from March 31,…

Telecoms masts no danger to Ghanaians – Radiologist

The Radiation Protection Institute of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, at the weekend said available scientific knowledge indicate that the low level of emission from telecom masts pose no danger to the citizenry. "There is no cause to…

Airtel Ghana signs MoU with Ministry of Education

The management of Airtel Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Education to support the Community Social Responsibility Initiative. The management of Airtel has initiated "School Adoption Programme"…

Ghana telecoms operators’ DNA exposed

When I wrote the article with the title “the telecoms of half truths and non-transparency” sometime ago, it sounded like the article was meant to do damage to the telecoms operators in the country, but what is unfolding now shows that there…

MTN launches mobile money bill payment

MTN Ghana has launched the Mobile Money Bill Payment service to facilitate payment of electricity and DSTV bills for subscribers of the MTN Mobile Money. The new Mobile Money Bill payment service would offer DSTV subscribers and clients of…