GSMA: Addressing connectivity barriers could unlock $170 billion GDP for Sub-Saharan Africa

A feared increase in telecom service prices, an apparent extension of a 5% excise tax previously earmarked for telecommunications services in Nigeria, may not now happen.

Four of Peru’s mobile operators – Bitel, Claro, Entel and Integratel – have obtained spectrum for 5G deployment. A fifth, Americatel, which had prequalified for the bidding process, reportedly did not participate in the auction.