the Mobile community of Mozambique

Starfish Mobile International launches in Malawi

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:08:00 +0200

Starfish Mobile International, an African Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP), has partnered with Telekom Network Malawi (TNM), an African mobile network provider, in launching and strategically driving TNM's Mobile Content business and services in Malawi.
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Starfish Mobile kicks off 2009 Confederations Cup mobile trivia game with MTN Swaziland

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:26:00 +0200

With the kick-off of the much anticipated FIFA 2009 Confederations Cup, Starfish Mobile has teamed up with MTN Swaziland in launching the “Send Me To The Soccer Competition” promotion to test the local fans' general knowledge soccer skills.
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Mozambique seeks new cell phone provider

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:06:00 +0200

MAPUTO: Mozambique began the search for a new cell phone provider on Thursday, 16 April 2009 paving the way for a third mobile communications company to enter the market, state media reported.
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mcel launches 3G HSDPA in Mozambique

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:42:00 +0200

mcel (Mozambique Cellular) has launched Third Generation Technology (3G) in the country representing a historical feat in service offerings in its mobile market. The country joins only three others in the Southern African region offering 3G, namely South Africa, Angola and Tanzania.
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mCel and AIRCOM optimise 3G in Mozambique

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:56:00 +0200

AIRCOM International, an independent network planning and optimisation consultancy, announced on Tuesday, 18 November 2008, that it is working with Mozambique operator mCel to support the update of the mCel planning tools for 2G and 3G networks.
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mcel invests about $70m in network infrastructure

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:47:00 +0200

mcel has announced this week an accelerated investment programme in 2008 of around $70m to be used for the expansion of its national network in Mozambique to increase the quality of service offered and expand its geographical coverage.
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Malawi hosts international telecommunications workshop

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:47:00 +0200

Malawi has hosted a telecommunication services workshop at its lakeshore district in Mangochi with calls to various rival telecommunications operators to share services so that consumers can access them at affordable charges.
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African nations agree to $1 billion Indian satellite project

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:04:00 +0200

A critical mass of countries are signing on to a plan for India to invest $1 billion in the Pan-African e-Network satellite project, a joint initiative with the Africa Union aimed at developing the region's information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure.
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Nigeria launches DVB-H mobile TV

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:55:00 +0200

Nigeria has beaten South Africa in the roll-out of the DVB-H mobile TV... Details Nigeria, MultiChoice Africa's local business partner in Nigeria, has launched Africa's first commercial mobile broadcast TV service in the city of Abuja.
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Covering Africa's elections and promoting press freedom by phone

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:41:00 +0200

Mobile phones have revolutionised communication in Africa - even during elections.
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