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Nokia Networks, Safaricom Launch LTE-A Network in Kenya

in News, LTE-Advanced, Nokia Networks, Safaricom, LTE
Nokia Flexi Multiradio 10 base station

Kenya’s operator Safaricom has selected Nokia Networks as one of its partners to modernize and expand its 2G and 3G network infrastructure and to help launch the LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network in Kenya. The network launched in December 2014 will offer peak speeds of up to 100 Mbps.

Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore on LTE

in Video, Safaricom, LTE

CEO of Kenya's Safaricom talks frankly about shortcomings in its voice coverage, the development of data services and the likely arrival time of its LTEi service in Kenya.

Safaricom to start LTE trial in Kenya

in News, Kenya, Safaricom, LTE

Kenya's Safaricom is expected to start LTE trial within next two months. The roll out will be carried out by Huawei Technologies.

Huawei and Safaricom Deploy Next-Generation Mobile Softswitch in Kenya

in News, ATCA, Huawei, Safaricom, 3G, WiMAX

April 22, 2010 - Huawei and Safaricom, the largest integrated communications company in Kenya, today announced the successful deployment of a next-generation advanced telecom computing architecture