African Telecom Investment, MTN Fiber Damage and TalkTalk Bid Top News Roundup
GSMA reported that African mobile operators have committed $76 billion to network infrastructure through 2030, though affordability, regulation and financing risks could limit the impact. MTN Nigeria's N1.62 trillion network investment is being undermined by frequent fiber cuts, including 5,934 in the first half of 2026. Opus Broadband made a revised offer of about £100 million for TalkTalk's consumer business, less than half an earlier reported price and reportedly unlikely to win board approval.
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GSMA says African operators have pledged $76 billion for networks through 2030. Mobile added $240 billion to Africa’s economy last year, 7.8% of GDP, with a possible $290 billion by
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