800MHZ, 2,600MHZ bands radio spectrum auction launched – Mutati
• The spectrum is expected to result in high speed internet.• There is need for practical conversations on how to tackle and reduce the cost
Category : Telecom
ZICTA encourages citizens to embrace digital financial services
• Digital financial services are at the centre of digital transformation.• People must take advantage of such technology to better their lives.• Government is driving
ZICTA harmonizes short codes across mobile network providers
• Short codes are shorter than a normal standard mobile number.• New codes will run in parallel with the new codes until 1st February 2022.•
MTN Mobile Money receives GSMA Mobile Money Certification
• GSMA Mobile Money Certification is a global initiative to bring safer financial services to mobile money users worldwide. • The Certification aims to take
ZICTA addressing mobile money fraud
• In 2018 ZICTA issued sim card directives to all Mobile Network Operators. • The directives are aimed at securing the mobile money space. •
ZICTA heightens awareness on Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act
• Sensitization on Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act as well as Electronic Communications and Transactions Act went very well. • All the provinces have
Covid increases Zambia’s internet usage
• Internet usage has gone up due to the Covid-19 pandemic. • Introduction of e-learning also encouraged more people to use digital platforms. • Internet
Infratel talks sharing Towers
• suggested the need for one tower to be shared by many • these structures may become an isle because we have so many of
4th Mobile License, Game Changer
• Fourth mobile operator has brought relief and hope in the Communication industry. • It will increase competition on the market and hopefully improve service
ZICTA fines Mobile Network Operators
Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) says it has fined three Mobile Network Operators a total of K5.4 million for failure to adhere to