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Big Tech Google Meta Video August 10, 2016

Interview: A4AI Chair

Dr Omobola Johnson tells Mobile World Live why it’s a good thing the likes of Facebook and Google are investing in connectivity in emerging markets – but why Facebook Basics…

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Big Tech Google Meta Sub-Saharan Africa August 10, 2016

A4AI chair lauds OTT players for internet investment but snubs Facebook Basics

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Omobola Johnson, honorary chairperson at the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), welcomed the recent drive from the likes of Facebook and Google to provide internet access in Africa, insisting…

By Kavit Majithia

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July 26, 2016

A4AI chair warns on unrealistic UN 2020 goal

LIVE FROM GSMA MOBILE 360 AFRICA, TANZANIA: The Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) cast strong doubts over the United Nations’ (UN) objective to provide universal affordable access to the internet…

By Justin Springham

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Big Tech Meta March 9, 2015

Facebook keynote: Preview panel

Sasha Twining previews the big Facebook keynote with the help of guests Kojo Boakye, Policy Manager, A4AI; Dr Siyabonga Cwele, Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, South Africa; and Bengt…

By Justin Springham

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Big Tech Meta March 9, 2015

Facebook keynote review panel

Sasha Twining reviews the big Facebook keynote with the help of guests Kojo Boakye, Policy Manager, A4AI; Dr Siyabonga Cwele, Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services, South Africa; and Bengt…

By Justin Springham

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GSMA January 21, 2014

GSMA joins “affordable internet” alliance

The GSMA, an industry association for mobile operators, announced membership of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI). The alliance, comprising over 50 members from the public and private sector, aims to drive down…

Big Tech GSMA Meta January 6, 2014

Connection problems

NEW BLOG: The mobile industry will pass a momentous milestone by the end of 2014. According to projections from GSMA Intelligence, the number of mobile connections will exceed…

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