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For communications professionals in southern Africa SOUTHERN AFRICAN WIRELESSCOMMUNICATIONS JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2020 Volume 25 Number 1 l The LEO vs. GEO debate: what the experts have to say l Firms future proof themselves with new tech investment l Satellite’s key role in the future of rural banking ‘Preparing for the new age of industry in the 4IR’ – Deon Geyser, head of southern Africa sub-region, Nokia SAWC 2008 p1 (Cover).indd 1 02/09/2020 17:14 SAWC 2004 (Avanti).indd 4 03/09/2020 15:33 SOUTHERN AFRICAN CONTENTS COMMUNICATIONSWIRELESS JUNE/JULY/ 5 NEWS u AUGUST 2020 Telecom26 helps testing programmes u TNM launches the first KaiOS-enabled phone Volume 25 u Telkom enters financial services space Number 1 u Madagascar: Telma’s 5G network suspended u TN targets remote connectivity 5 NEWS u Econet curbs MoMo transactions u Millimetre wave firm restructures 18 FEATURE u UFO turns out to be internet balloon u City threatens action against Paratus Nokia creates the technology to connect the world. Only Nokia offers 14 WIRELESS BUSINESS a comprehensive portfolio of network Angola Telecom ditches Angorascom for equipment, software, services and Africell partnership licensing opportunities across the 18 FEATURE globe. With our commitment to Should you consider Low Earth Orbit 26 WIRELESS SOLUTIONS innovation, driven by the award- networks above geosynchronous satcoms? winning Nokia Bell Labs, we are a leader in the development and 26 WIRELESS SOLUTIONS A look at Hytera’s smart, new PoC radio with deployment of 5G networks. integrated DMR Our CSP customers support more 28 WIRELESS USERS than 6.4 billion subscriptions with our Talia and KNP partner up to connect the radio networks, and our enterprise 28 WIRELESS USERS underserved in Cameroon customers have deployed over 1,300 30 INDUSTRY VIEW industrial networks worldwide. How satellite-based cloud services offer Adhering to the highest ethical opportunities that rural economies can rely on standards, we transform how people live, work and communicate. 32 WORLD NEWS u Huawei and UnionPay team up u Thuraya modernises network using Ericsson Nokia solutions enable the digital u Belgium grants temporary 5G licences transformation of CSP’s networks u Singapore chooses Nokia over Huawei to address capacity needs, reduce u Canada’s Telus picks Samsung for 5G complexity and leverage network u Bouygues adds users and boosts reach u Claro Brasil launches 5G intelligence to create and deliver u China Telecom makes push for US licence 30 WORLD NEWS new services. 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All enquiries should be sent to Kadium Limited, Unit 2, 1 Annett Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JR, UNITED KINGDOM. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those shared by the publisher or the editor. E&OE. Printed in England by The Magazine Printing Company SAWC 2008 p3 (Contents).indd 3 02/09/2020 17:21 NEWS 4 SOUTHERN AFRICAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS January/February 2019 SASIA 19Q4 p12 (CommunicAsia).indd 4 03/04/2020 17:27 NEWS Telecom26 helps TB, HIV, Ebola and Covid-19 testing programmes Telecom26 is helping long-term both Africa and Asia. The contract customer, SystemOne, with its has been extended to provide initiative to enable real-time test connectivity to the new projects in result communication, timely Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Ghana. containment and treatment actions In addition, SystemOne is trialling for infectious disease programs in Telecom26’s multi-SIM routers Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Ghana. in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The testing programmes are These allow diagnostic devices from implemented in conjunction with the SystemOne to access connectivity and Ministry of Health of each country switch automatically between multiple and build on the existing work of cellular networks-and any WiFi or SystemOne across Africa addressing LANs-so that they always use the best numerous diseases including TB, performing connected network. HIV, Ebola and now Ccovid-19. “We need a reliable connectivity SystemOne’s Aspect software en- supplier so that we can concentrate ables connected diagnostic data in all our efforts on enabling timely real time, which helps countries re- disease identification and treatment. spond more effectively to infectious Wherever we are in the world, Tele- disease outbreaks by identifying com26 provides the best connectivity positive cases more quickly, reduc- service, enabling our software to ing loss-to-follow-up, and enabling operate on multiple devices and net- a comprehensive picture of disease works with a single SIM under a single spread across a region. contract,” said Brad Cunningham, Aspect is compatible with mul- chief operating officer at SystemOne. tiple diagnostic devices, including Mike Ashdown, CEO of Telecom26 GeneXpert and Abbott m2000, both added: “Our new multi-SIM router widely used for multiple diseases, dynamically enables connectivity to including Covid-19 testing. the best performing network giving Multiple-IMSI profiles are our customers access to the most preloaded on each SIM, allowing for reliable and cost-effective networks simple reconfiguration if the primary available - cellular, WiFi or satellite.” network has a poor service or not. Telecom26 SIMs are compatible The software enables connected diagnostic data in real time, which For the past two years, Telecom26 with 1100 cellular networks from helps countries respond more effectively to infectious disease outbreaks has supplied its global SIM cards more than 620 mobile operators in by identifying positive cases more quickly, reducing loss-to-follow-up, to SystemOne’s operations across more than 220 countries. and enabling a comprehensive picture of disease spread across a region TNM launches the first KaiOS-enabled phone in Malawi Integrated mobile network and ICT tions unique to KaiOS. interface, an in-house app called Life useful to the people of Malawi”. services provider TNM has partnered TNM chief executive officer (CEO) which features training and lessons New Information Minister with KaiOS Technologies to launch Michiel Buitelaar said this device related to digital literacy and other Gospel Kazako commended TNM “the most affordable” 4G KaiOS-ena- has been designed to suit the educational content. It also provides for its unflinching efforts towards bled smart feature phone in Malawi. communication needs of first-time access to Google Assistant that Malawi’s economic development Priced at MK 24,999, the users and people in rural areas. allows first-time internet users to through investments in mobile TNM Smart 4G will come with “These devices will help people to use voice to easily navigate and internet technology and ICT. a value of MK28,000 worth of entertain and educate themselves or connect with the digital world. “TNM takes a long view,” he said. bonuses comprising 500 MBs, 150 have broadband internet,” he added. Sebastien Codeville, CEO of “They have invested significantly in SMSs and free Caller Tune every The CEO said the 4G phone would KaiOS Technologies, added: “As the a 4G mobile internet network that month for six months. This offer, help disseminate timely and accurate first company to make KaiOS smart has transformed the TNM network apparently, makes it the most information on Covid-19 at a time feature phones available in Malawi, into one of the most reliable Inter- affordable 4G device in the history when cases are escalating and the the launch cements TNM’s repu- net service providers in Malawi.” of mobile internet in Malawi. United Nations has warned of disas- tation as a pioneer in offering new KaiOS Technologies was founded The phone will offer customers trous effects on the least developed services that help improve the lives in 2016 and launched in 2017, access to essential and popular countries, which include Malawi. of the country’s people and increas- with a focus on feature phones. Its apps such as WhatsApp, Google