Telecom

ATPN Lauds NCC, ICN on MNP Flag-Off

Association of Telecommunications Professionals of Nigeria (ATPN) has said that the kick off of mobile number portability (MNP) in the country has offered mobile phone subscribers in the country opportunity like in other parts of the world, to port their numbers from erring network operator to another without charges.

The body congratulated Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Telecoms Network Service Providers and Interconnect Clearinghouse of Nigeria (ICN) for the successful take off of the scheme and urged Nigerians to exploit the opportunity provided by MNP.

Etisalat, ABU Partner to Offer M.Sc in Telecommunications Engineering

Steven Evans, chief executive officer, Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat Nigeria has entered into partnership with the Ahmadu Bello University to established academic position for a Masters in Science (M.Sc) in telecoms engineering within the academic syllabus.

The company made the announcement via its Facebook and Twitter social media accounts.

According to the Etisalat, the programme is being organised in partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Etisalat Academy, telecoms manufacturing company, Huawei, and Plymouth University in the United Kingdom.

GCF, CCF Breathe Life into CDMA with Single Certification

Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the CDMA Certification Forum (CCF) have announced that they are collaborating to harmonize their respective certification schemes with the aim of offering a single, unified certification process for mobile devices incorporating any combination of 3GPP and 3GPP2 wireless technologies.

GCF is the independent certification scheme for mobile phones and wireless devices based on 3GPP standards: GSM/EDGE; UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA; LTE and LTE-Advanced.

CCF is the official authority for certifying CDMA2000 (3GPP2) devices.

Glo Revolutionizes Post Paid Lines with Infinitiser

L-r: Ini Edo, Glo ambassadors; Kamaldeen Shonibare, Globacom’s head of Corporate Sales; Chidinma Okebalama (Chee) and Monalisa Chinda, Glo ambassadors during the launch of Glo’s first-of-its-kind post-paid package, Glo Infinitiser in Lagos yesterday.

Globacom, national telecoms operator has launched a first-of-its-kind post-paid product that enables subscribers to enjoy the full range of Glo voice, data and business offerings with the convenience of a single monthly bill rather than recharging different voice and data accounts.

Glo Infinitiser, as the new product is called, makes it possible for Glo subscribers to make absolutely free calls to 26 million subscribers on the Glo network once the beneficiaries pay the monthly subscription fee of N5,000.

Nokia Unveils Lumia 520, 720 in Nigeria

Nick Imudia, managing director for Nokia West and Central Africa.

Consumers across Nigeria can now get their hands on Nokia’s new Windows Phone 8 powered Lumia 520 and Lumia 720.

A blend of premium style and innovation for a socially active crowd, the Nokia Lumia 720 features a high end camera experience, while the Nokia Lumia 520 is the most affordable Nokia Lumia to date, bringing a fun and colorful experience to new consumers.

FG’s Phone Bugging Programme Worry Nigerians

L-r):Engr. Gbenga Adebayo, chairman, Association of Licensed Telecommunication Companies of Nigeria (ALTON), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former director-general, Bureau of Public Enterprises and Mr. Osondu Nwokoro, director, Regulatory & Government Affairs, Airtel Nigeria, at the JACITAD Policy Review Forum on the Draft Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations held in Lagos on Tuesday

Some eminent Nigerians have warned against the proposed introduction of lawful interception (LI), the so-called initiative that will give security agencies powers to access private communications, such as telephone calls or e-mail messages; saying that such move would amount to infringement of peoples' privacy.

Samsung Claims World's First 5G

Samsung has developed technology to supposedly support ”5G” mobile networks which it said can deliver speeds “up to several hundred times faster than even 4G LTE-Advanced technology”.

The South Korean vendor plans to commercialise the 5G technology by 2020.

The company claims to have built the world’s first adaptive array transceiver for the millimetre-wave Ka band, which could eventually become central to 5G.

ITU Appoints Patience Jonathan “Child Online Protection Champion”

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has appointed Dame Patience Jonathan, first lady of Nigeria and president, African First Ladies Peace Mission, as ITU’s Child Online Protection (COP) Champion.

Dr Hamadoun I. Touré, secretary-general of ITU, announced the appointment and the first lady received her letter of appointment from Brahima Sanou, director of ITU’s Telecommunication Development Bureau, who met with her recently to discuss issues related to cyber threats and cyber security in the Africa region.

Etisalat, Simon Page Partner for 2nd Digital Marketing Conference

Wael Ammar, chief commercial officer Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat, Nigeria’s most innovative and fastest growing telecommunications company has partnered with Simon Page Business School for the second consecutive year to bring together international experts and local marketing key decision makers at the second edition of Digital Marketing Conference and Exhibition, organized by Simon Page Business School.

Samsung Marks 100m Galaxy S Series in 3 Years

The Galaxy S line of smartphones, product of Samsung Mobile, has achieved momentous success with 100 million in unit sales worldwide in less than three years, according to Mr. Brovo Kim, managing director, Samsung Electronics West Africa.

Kim disclosed this at the unveiling highly anticipated GalaxyS4 smartphone in Nigeria. He said the Galaxy S4 will set the benchmark for how a mobile device can be integrated into daily life.

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