January

MWC is just around the corner and the WTL team is gearing up for the annual gathering of the mobile ecosystem. Of course, much of the attention will be on 5G but, like many, we’ll be focused on solving the problems of today. Find out how WTL can help your business in 2019.

Read more “MWC is coming – meet WTL and solve your connectivity issues”

23 January 2019 – The GSMA’s recent report on Nigeria correctly concluded that “mobile technology is having a direct and positive impact on the daily lives of Nigerians by fostering inclusive growth and enhancing the productivity and efficiency of the economy”.

Read more “GSMA’s Spotlight on Nigeria – Thoughts From WTL”

Increasing numbers of mobile subscribers is positive but it’s not the same as meeting extended coverage goals. Recent reports focus on the need to deliver speed, but this doesn’t change the fundamental problem. Mobility remains concentrated.

Read more “Focusing on speed hits the headlines – but doesn’t solve rural coverage issues”

Deploying remote coverage requires power. Delivering power helps meet other service coverage targets. The two go hand-in-hand. Should regulatory remits be extended to ensure that complementary goals are addressed in combination rather than in parallel?

Read more “Can regulatory mandates shift to help embrace common goals?”

The third TIP Summit took place in London recently. There was news of excellent progress in both the evolution of technology and also towards more widespread deployments to reach the unconnected. But, is it really helping?

Read more “TIP summit – is it helping?”

Conducted every year, WTL’s surveys provide the latest insight and opinions from operators, ISPs, Governments and vendors building networks across rural Africa. This year, we’re seeking separate contributions from the regulatory community, which is helping to drive change across the region at an institutional level.

Read more “WTL Launches Annual Survey About Rural Connectivity in Africa”