Rwanda

2 May 2013 Rwandan mobile subscribers pass the six million mark
1 May 2013 Remaining assets of stricken Rwandatel now up for grabs
24 Apr 2013 Half of Tigo Rwanda users register SIM cards
9 Apr 2013 Go with the flow: Liquid improves, integrates KDN, InfoCom, Stream networks
11 Mar 2013 KT Corp to build LTE network in Rwanda
4 Mar 2013 National fibre backbone progress ongoing
26 Feb 2013 Airtel to deploy Wi-Fi throughout Africa
5 Feb 2013 Rwanda introduces mandatory SIM registration
29 Jan 2013 Rwandan mobile subscriber base reaches 5.7 million
11 Dec 2012 Alca-Lu to boost Bharti’s African networks
20 Nov 2012 Bharti, Ericsson overhaul networks in 16 African countries
17 Oct 2012 Airtel introduces Rwanda’s first unlimited call packages
25 Sep 2012 Rwandan mobile operators respond to regulator criticism over QoS
21 Sep 2012 RURA gets tough on mobile service quality
25 Jul 2012 Rwanda's wireless subscriber base hits 4.75 million
5 Jul 2012 Airtel Rwanda announces HSPA+ switch-on
28 May 2012 Airtel to invest USD100m and launch 3G in Rwanda
26 Apr 2012 MTN Rwanda cuts mobile data pricing as competition increases
12 Apr 2012 Airtel buys Rwandatel towers
5 Apr 2012 Rwanda doubles international capacity under contract with TTCL
2 Apr 2012 Airtel launches Rwanda’s third mobile network
21 Mar 2012 Rwandan government outlines latest phase of long-term ICT strategy
7 Mar 2012 Rwandan government moves to protect internet connectivity
29 Feb 2012 East Africa loses broadband as four submarine cables are severed in quick succession
23 Feb 2012 MTN Rwanda says upgrades to blame for service problems
22 Feb 2012 MTN Rwanda plans CAPEX cut in 2012
2 Feb 2012 LAP Green decides against Rwandatel assets bid
5 Jan 2012 Rwandatel assets attract potential bidders
7 Oct 2011 MTN boosts stake in Rwandan unit to 80%
9 Sep 2011 Bharti bags Rwanda’s third mobile licence
23 Aug 2011 Augere to launch Rwandan WiMAX network in November, acquires spectrum in Tanzania
26 Jul 2011 Govt looks to sell Rwandatel by year-end
4 Jul 2011 Govt prepares sale of MTN stake via IPO
25 May 2011 SIM registration policy under development
13 Apr 2011 Rwanda seeks to liquidate ‘technically insolvent’ Rwandatel
5 Apr 2011 RURA cancels Rwandatel mobile licence
28 Feb 2011 RURA freezes plan to award fourth mobile licence
22 Feb 2011 RURA postpones MNP until 2012
14 Feb 2011 Rwandatel warned over failure to meet licence obligations
11 Feb 2011 RURA takes steps to lower interconnection rates
4 Feb 2011 Govt to float MTN Rwanda stake this year
3 Feb 2011 LAP Green denies Vodacom takeover talks; Rwandatel definitely not for sale
7 Jan 2011 Rollout of national fibre-optic backbone complete
29 Dec 2010 MTN Rwanda taking it EASSy in the New Year
29 Dec 2010 Tigo, Ministry’s primary objective
30 Nov 2010 Tigo expands network coverage to new districts
10 Nov 2010 Draft ICT bill receives cabinet approval
19 Oct 2010 Rollout of fibre-optic backbone 80% complete
4 Oct 2010 Rwandatel customer base boosted to 600,000
30 Sep 2010 RURA to lower interconnection fees; mobile licence tender ‘on hold’
2 Sep 2010 Rollout of fibre-optic backbone 50% complete
29 Apr 2010 RURA confirms plan to license fourth mobile operator
5 Feb 2010 MTN to slash investment by 55% in 2010
4 Feb 2010 MTN mobile money service goes live
28 Jan 2010 New Artel forced to change plans over SEACOM delivery
26 Jan 2010 Mobile subscribers top 2.4m
14 Jan 2010 Rwandatel cable to reach Kigali by April
8 Jan 2010 Aradial deploys Wi-Fi solution for MTN Rwanda
22 Dec 2009 Mobile internet subscribers top 112,000
11 Dec 2009 Kigali WiBro network launched
30 Nov 2009 Motorola seals deal to upgrade MTN’s mobile network
26 Nov 2009 MTN secures RWF10bn loan for network upgrade
26 Nov 2009 New Artel set to land SEACOM this week
20 Nov 2009 MIC launches Rwanda’s third cellco
30 Oct 2009 MTN ceases spending spree
23 Oct 2009 MTN targets two million mobile subs by year-end
21 Oct 2009 MTN selects vendors for Wi-Fi network deployment
16 Oct 2009 MTN in talks with TEAMS, poised to launch mobile money service
8 Oct 2009 Rwandatel launches SEACOM connection
5 Oct 2009 MTN invests USD2 million in ‘Zone’; Govt negotiates lower bandwidth costs
24 Sep 2009 MTN: Rwandatel owes USD3.6m in interconnection fees
23 Sep 2009 Tigo Rwanda to launch by year-end
16 Sep 2009 SEACOM to use Rwanda to connect to Burundi and DRC
16 Sep 2009 MTN threatens to block calls made by Rwandatel users
26 Aug 2009 SEACOM signs partnership deal with UTL, Rwandatel
7 Aug 2009 Rwandatel, Belgacom sign roaming agreement
30 Jul 2009 MTN set to launch commercial 3G services
23 Jul 2009 Kigali to go wireless by September
6 Jul 2009 Rwandatel misses target but management remain hopeful
30 Jun 2009 Tax hike will have ‘serious impact’ on MTN Rwanda
19 Jun 2009 Rwanda launches telecentres in rural areas
18 Jun 2009 Rwanda TEAMS up with Kenya
16 Jun 2009 Rwanda to float shares in MTN
9 Jun 2009 Rwandatel rolls out post-paid services
20 May 2009 State receives USD24 million World Bank broadband grant
14 May 2009 Rwandatel partners Cisco, Seven Seas Technologies to improve services
11 May 2009 Rwandatel switches to GSM phones
5 May 2009 MTN turns down Rwanda’s request to share GSM masts
30 Apr 2009 Rwandatel subscribers hit 280,000
25 Mar 2009 Rwandatel to launch post-paid platform in April
13 Feb 2009 Comium Data awarded WiMAX licence
3 Feb 2009 MTN Rwanda launches BlackBerry service
19 Jan 2009 Rwandatel to import additional GSM enabled phones
13 Jan 2009 Senate passes USD60 million communication project
12 Jan 2009 Rwandatel plans launch of mobile banking
5 Jan 2009 Rwandatel claims 120,000 subscribers in three weeks
18 Dec 2008 Rwandatel reaches 55,000 in less than two weeks
9 Dec 2008 Rwandatel targets 900,000 subscribers by end-09
5 Dec 2008 Rwandatel set to launch GSM/W-CDMA services
17 Nov 2008 MIC secures third mobile licence
11 Nov 2008 New Artel outlines bandwidth plans
22 Oct 2008 World Bank grants ICT funds to Rwanda
7 Oct 2008 KT Corp lands Rwandan cable contract
2 Oct 2008 Four final bidders for third wireless concession
30 Sep 2008 RURA fines MTN for poor service
3 Sep 2008 Zain in talks for third mobile licence
2 Sep 2008 Video call made over Rwandatel's 3G network
30 Jul 2008 MTN Rwanda calls for fibre-optic network access
30 Jul 2008 Seven companies show interest in third mobile licence
22 Jul 2008 Nationwide backbone to be completed by November 2009
25 Jun 2008 Four companies express interest in mobile licence
24 Jun 2008 Third concession to be issued in near future
19 Jun 2008 Rwandatel eyes GSM network launch
12 Jun 2008 Rwanda plans nationwide broadband network
1 Apr 2008 Government mulls selling MTN Rwanda stake
11 Mar 2008 MTN increases shareholding in MTN Rwanda
26 Feb 2008 Vodacom to manage LAP Green's African investments?
15 Feb 2008 Rwandatel awards Huawei USD35 million contract
31 Jan 2008 Credit scheme targets rural areas
23 Nov 2007 MTN Group increases Rwanda stake by 15%
29 Oct 2007 LapGreen concludes Rwandatel purchase
15 Oct 2007 LapGreen to buy Rwandatel stake for USD100 million
12 Oct 2007 Rwanda clears two firms for licence bids
21 Sep 2007 Six bid for Rwandatel
7 Aug 2007 Chinese company to launch pay-TV and broadband services
27 Jul 2007 Rwandan government to buy back telco
28 Jun 2007 Rwanda grants broadband licence
4 Apr 2007 ZTE wins Rwanda contract
2 Mar 2007 Rwanda Terracom deploys EV-DO
25 Apr 2006 Rwandans get GPRS
3 Jan 2006 MTN Rwandacell to offer mobile internet
18 Oct 2005 Rwanda ushers in reign of TERRA
7 Jul 2005 Government to replace RITA
28 Jun 2005 MTN toasts Rwandan success
21 Jun 2005 Rwandatel privatisation completed
4 Mar 2005 Rwandan wireless payphone initiative declared a success
9 Jun 2004 MTNL to bid for Rwanda Telecom
8 Sep 2003 MTN ups Rwandan presence