Work to disaggregate the BNG is on the right track and aligns well with network operator goals.

Closing the digital divide in Africa is a primary goal for stakeholders from operators to governments to NGOs.

The good news is there are lots of interesting propositions.

Digital transformation will drive change across the telecom sector around the world.

With more than 1 billion people, Africa represents a market opportunity too large to ignore

For mobile operators, the struggle to provide adequate service indoors becomes a full-on battle as they ramp up 5G networks.

With growth in mature markets flat at best, many across the telecom ecosystem are looking to emerging markets to provide the next area of growth.

The Government is starting with small projects and, as successes mount, it intends to scale them nationally while being active in international standards development, so as to be a major global provider.

How will operators efficiently monetize the likes of LTE-M and NB-IoT?

Due to the lack of infrastructure and strong business foundation in emerging markets, developing ICT sectors face challenges.