clearnet communications was a canadian cellular telephone service provider from 1984 to 2000 , when it was acquired by telus mobility .

clearnet operated a cdma-based pcs network and an iden-based cellular network called mike .

following the merger , clearnet 's pcs service was incorporated into the existing telus mobility network , while the mike system was kept as a separate service under its original name .

all clearnet 's distinctive marketing and branding , including their animal theme and tag line " the future is friendly " , was also adopted by telus communications to promote its various services .

the clearnet brand name , however , was discontinued until april 2011 , when telus launched a short-lived new brand with the clearnet name .

clearnet communications

clearnet communications is proud to present the sl2100 communication system provided by nec corporation of america .
nextel communications and motorola canada have both agreed to tender all or part of their clearnet shares to the telus offer .
as a premises - based system – the sl2100 provides reliability and value . contact clearnet communications to get a free estimate .
clearnet inc . or clearnet pcs inc . 200 consilium place suite 1600 scarborough , ontario m1h 3j3
the sl2100 communications system works at a number of levels : a cost - effective voip enabled phone system , an easily expanded solution with entry - level unified communications or a reliable tdm based pbx with excellent upgrade potential .
clearnet shareholders have the option to receive $ 70 in cash or 1 . 636 telus non - voting shares for each clearnet share tendered .
telus boldly pushed its way further into the exclusive club of canadian mobile phone leaders monday , by offering $ 6 . 6 billion for clearnet communications . telus calls it the biggest telecom acquisition in canadian history .
clearnet communications is proud to introduce the newest member of our team ! let ' s all welcome mr . bucket truck ! so many opportunities . . . so little time . now let ' s put this beast to work !
clearnet chief executive george cope will head up the new wireless company as president and ceo .
no doubt about it : george cope , chief executive of clearnet communications inc . , the wireless phone company featuring lizards and leaping frogs in its ads , is a creature of the digital age . take his hectic schedule over three days last week .
telus is offering shareholders the equivalent of $ 70 for each clearnet share , which is a 53 per cent premium over clearnet ' s friday ' s closing price of $ 45 . 80 .
telus said it has lock - up agreements for 86 per cent of the voting shares in clearnet .
solutions there is a growing demand for increased bandwidth . the clear choice is clearnet for your upgrade to fiber optics . the experts at clearnet communications are experienced in both multi mode and single mode installations . clearnet utilizes pigtail fusion splicing for terminations at each end which insures the lowest db signal loss compared to the typically installed field terminated connectors . all finished installations and terminations are tested with a fluke dtx - 1800 light meter & power source and exfo ft - 1 otdr ( optical time domain reflectometer ) .
in 2005 , rogers communications inc . announced it was acquiring sprint canada’s parent call - net . at the time of the deal , its sprint canada subsidiary had about 600 , 000 customers .
this deal is significant not only in its scale , but , more importantly , it signifies telus ' s strong commitment to becoming canada ' s preeminent data and wireless communications company .
katherine macklem . 2003 . telus and clearnet merge . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .
macklem , katherine . 2003 . telus and clearnet merge . the canadian encyclopedia urltoken ( accessed july 9 , 2018 ) .
katherine macklem , r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2003 ) . telus and clearnet merge . retrieved july 9 , 2018 , from urltoken
macklem , k . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2003 ) . telus and clearnet merge . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken
macklem , k . . r . the canadian encyclopedia . ( 2003 ) . telus and clearnet merge . retrieved july 9 , 2018 from urltoken
macklem , katherine .
telus and clearnet merge .
in the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985— . article published march 18 , 2003
katherine macklem .
telus and clearnet merge
in the canadian encyclopedia . historica canada , 1985– . article published march 17 , 2003 . urltoken
macklem , katherine .
telus and clearnet merge
. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2003 . web . 18 mar 2003 .
macklem , katherine .
telus and clearnet merge
. the canadian encyclopedia . toronto : historica canada , 2003 . web . 18 mar 2003 .
katherine macklem
telus and clearnet merge
the canadian encyclopedia . eds . . toronto : historica canada , 2003 . web . 9 jul . 2018 .
clearnet was founded in 1984 as a company that made two - way radio systems used in taxicabs and package delivery vehicles . in 1995 , clearnet was awarded a wireless license by industry canada , and launched a mobile service shortly after . for much of its existence , clearnet was known as an innovative player in wireless , particularly because it sold many of its phones in third - party stores and allowed customers to quickly set up their accounts with a credit card and over - the - phone credit check clearnet was bought by telus in 2000 for $ 6 . 6 - billion , which was the largest telecom acquisition in canadian history .
quietly , without the fanfare that usually accompanies the launch of a cellphone service in canada , telus corp . has resurrected clearnet as a discount wireless brand in western canada .
clearnet , with close to the maximum bandwidth allowed by ottawa in some regions , was an obvious target . together , telus and clearnet have more spectrum than any other wireless company and will be required to divest some in western canada to meet federal limits . clearnet was also attractive for its national subscriber base , which is concentrated in central canada , where telus is weak . in entwistle ' s view , the merger
vaults us overnight into a market leadership position . boom , we ' re there , in one fell swoop .
like fighter brands from bell and rogers , telus ' s brand name is nowhere to be found on clearnet ' s home page , and it is not immediately apparent that it is a trial service .
the move brings to nine the number of brands now being promoted by the three dominant wireless carriers - three each by rogers communications inc . , bce inc . and now telus . these multiple brands are battling against brash new discount providers , such as wind mobile and moblicity , which have upturned market norms and depressed pricing for wireless services across the country .
in a company release , telus said ,
this deal is a major advance in building telus into the leading canadian provider of advanced , integrated communications , with more than 1 . 8 million customers , a licence to provide coverage to 30 . 7 million potential customers and existing digital network coverage for more than 21 million potential customers from coast to coast .
the company that will soon merge with clearnet offers competitive deals such as the starter at $ 20 for 150 minutes . but unlike most of its competitors , telus offers a free phone with many of its plans .
allstream’s story begins with the creation of cncp telecommunications in 1967 , following the merger of the canadian national telegraph and the canadian pacific telegraph . cncp would go on to develop the first facsimile ( fax ) network in the world , as well as being the first provider in canada to offer a virtual private voice network . in 1990 , cncp rebranded itself as unitel communications .
not surprisingly , on heavy volume class a shares of clearnet made strong gains on monday . they were the top net gainer closing at $ 64 . 95 , up nearly 42 per cent or $ 19 . 15 on the tse .
when you have commercial or residential work that needs to be done quickly and with an eye for quality , look no further than clearnet . we have the most highly - trained , industry - certified master technicians with years of experience working clients .
clearnet : telus bought the brand 11 years ago and has launched a market trial in kelowna , b . c . , and red deer , alta . pricing and features are similar to chatr and solo , but is linked to land - line phones .
enter 38 - year - old darren entwistle , named telus ' s chief executive and president on july 10 . since his arrival from britain , where he most recently held a senior post at telecom giant cable & wireless communications plc , he has laid out a 100 - day battle plan and , impressively , pulled off the clearnet deal .
the thing that entwistle seems to have brought is a sense of urgency ,
says grant . for entwistle , a montreal - born canadian who has spent much of his career overseas , the urgency was driven by a scheduled federal government auction this fall of highly coveted telecommunications bandwidth , or spectrum - the
real estate
of wireless communications , like frequencies for radio stations . telus , entwistle decided , would be better off buying a company that already had a substantial amount of spectrum rather than bidding against other telecom firms in a battle that could both escalate prices and leave telus with less capacity than it needed for a national presence .
i can tell you there is no guaranteed outcome of the auction process ,
entwistle told maclean ' s .
it ' s better to get it done in advance .
no doubt about it : george cope , chief executive of clearnet communications inc . , the wireless phone company featuring lizards and leaping frogs in its ads , is a creature of the digital age . take his hectic schedule over three days last week . first , he signed off on the largest deal ever struck in the telecommunications business in canada - a $ 6 . 6 - billion merger with telus corp . of burnaby , b . c . , western canada ' s mega - phone company . he nabbed the top job at the newly formed wireless entity , which puts telus ' s heft behind toronto - based clearnet ' s sprightly national presence and creates a formidable competitor to bce inc . ' s bell mobility and rogers at & t wireless . then , he closed on the sale of his home in ajax , ont . , bought a new one in the same toronto suburb and , with his wife and three children , moved house . he even fit in a canoe ride on a lake near his home .
for cope , the cash - and - stock deal offers investors a whack of dough : at a 53 - per - cent premium over clearnet ' s pre - announcement price of $ 45 . 80 ,
it ' s a very good deal for shareholders ,
he says . the money - losing company needed a partner with deep pockets - telus agreed to take on about $ 2 billion in debt . and telus also brings to clearnet , a purely wireless company , options for bundling a host of other phone services , an increasingly important marketing strategy , cope says .
entwistle vows the pace at telus won ' t slow . there will be more internet - oriented acquisitions in the next 12 to 18 months .
i ' m talking about successive deals rather than one big bang , which is what we affected through the acquisition of clearnet ,
he says .
clearnet has long been big on included extras , throwing in free voicemail and caller id even on its $ 25 - for - 200 - minutes basic package . it is also trying to persuade you to give up your land line and tell everyone your cell number , by making all incoming calls free with plans at $ 50 and above .
another thing muddied with clearnet coming back is telus ' s corporate message . more than one bay street analyst sent out research notes this morning thinking telus had launched a new , national brand . matthew kelly , a managing director with the level5 brand advisory firm , said it was unusual for a large corporation to play down a brand it has ushered into the market .
analysts immediately characterized the move as a defensive play , pointing out that in the clearnet service , telus is offering customers the choice of bundling their wireless and home phone services together - a move that seems designed to stem the erosion of wireline phone cancellations . when rogers , a cable company with less exposure to the home phone business than traditional telcos , launched chatr , it was done as an offensive move against new wireless entrants .
clearnet , of course , was the name of the wireless provider telus bought for $ 6 . 6 - billion in 2000 , which catapulted telus from a regional provider to the national stage . but until now , it has resisted the urge to fight back against the new entrants or wireless substitution with a low - end brand , as rogers and bell have done with their chatr wireless and solo brands . rogers made a big splash with the launch of chatr and used its marketing to make claims that other new wireless carriers had shoddy service .
moreover , a new generation of small wireless products - units that will send and receive e - mail , order the groceries , control the tv and log onto the internet - is about to explode into the market in canada . right now , the key players are positioning themselves to be ready when that boom happens - which is precisely what the telus - clearnet deal is all about .
wireless is the next big gold rush ,
says iain grant , a consultant with the brockville , ont . - based yankee group in canada inc .
most analysts applauded the merger , and clearnet ' s price rose to $ 64 . 55 by week ' s end . ( telus shares fell by 11 per cent , due to concerns about earnings dilution and the new debt load . ) even rivals profess to like the deal .
from our point of view , it ' s great because it takes away a competitor ,
says charles hoffman , chief executive of rogers at & t wireless . the merger is also likely to create chaos among consumers , hoffman says , and
we ' re planning to exploit the confusion that will reign over there .
the subject who is truly loyal to the chief magistrate will neither advise nor submit to arbitrary measures .
telus has a history of rewarding shareholders with dividend growth , according to yield hog panelist tony demarin of bcv asset management .
the vancouver - based provider launched the new plan , which includes unlimited calling , as a trial in two markets - red deer , alta . , and kelowna , b . c . but the company chose a very different strategy from competitors that have launched low - price brands , also called
fighter brands
: it decided to tell hardly anybody .
but in addition to battling the new players , the incumbents see discount brands as a way to dull the sting of consumers cutting their landline phone service with traditional providers like telus . the number of so - called
wireless - only
households is forecast to double over the next two years as wireless service becomes cheaper and more enticing - eroding a lucrative source of revenue both for traditional phone companies and cable companies offering home phone service .
when asked , a telus spokesman played down the importance of the company ' s move , and offered few details on how the plan would work .
it ' s a limited market trial ,
spokesman shawn hall said .
it would be premature to speculate on what elements of the trial might be expanded in the future .
if you price it so you can get wireline and wireless cheaper together , than at least you get something [ in revenue ] rather than nothing ,
said dvai ghose , a telecom analyst with canaccord genuity .
at the same time , with around a dozen wireless brands in canada offering service , it is unlikely that consumers walking into a mall will know which brands belong to which company . this benefits the largest providers , said greg macdonald of macquarie capital markets .
the offensive strategy is muddying the market with yet another unlimited , prepaid provider ,
mr . macdonald said .
certainly , that ' s part of the strategy . at a certain point , there ' s information overload . and what it ' s going to do is force the new entrants to increase their advertising budgets .
it ' s unorthodox to launch a brand and really not give it support , unless it ' s a word - of - mouth brand like starbucks ,
mr . kelly said .
i find it unusual that they are soft - launching . and , of course , they may still be planning a bigger launch .
rogers wireless : the toronto - based company ' s premium brand , with its best smart phones , aimed at the higher end of the market .
fido : a mid - level brand some think is flailing as it languishes between premium and discount .
chatr : a new discount , unlimited brand that launched by mocking the new wireless companies ' service . the competition bureau told it to stop , and is taking it to court , seeking a $ 10 - million penalty .
bell mobility : the montreal - based national provider ' s rejuvenated wireless brand , with an emphasis on high - tech features such as live mobile tv .
virgin mobile : a youth - focused , mid - level brand with bold urban marketing . advertises to exclusive
members
.
solo mobile : a once - moribund brand revived as an unlimited talk - and - text service .
telus mobility : the top - shelf brand emphasizes high - end smart phones running google ' s android system .
koodo mobile : this mid - level brand has done much of the discount - style fighting for telus .
welcome to the globe and mail’s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff . non - subscribers can read and sort comments but will not be able to engage with them in any way . click here to subscribe .
if you would like to write a letter to the editor , please forward it to letters @ urltoken . readers can also interact with the globe on facebook and twitter .
welcome to the globe and mail’s comment community . this is a space where subscribers can engage with each other and globe staff .
we aim to create a safe and valuable space for discussion and debate . that means :
due to technical reasons , we have temporarily removed commenting from our articles . we hope to have this fixed soon . thank you for your patience . if you are looking to give feedback on our new site , please send it along to feedback @ urltoken . if you want to write a letter to the editor , please forward to letters @ urltoken .
proposed merger of u . s . wireless carriers a sign of things to come in canada
if you’re interested in discussing the benefits of fiber optic cabling in your business let our friendly and knowledgeable sales engineering staff discuss the available solutions best suited for your needs .
the best type of fiber optic cable for your needs can be a challenging task .
fiber optic cable may not always be the best choice of cable for every situation . standard copper twisted pair cables can offer substantial speed at cost effective prices , but sometimes fiber just works best .
your needs include transmitting data over distances greater than 100 meters ( about 328 feet ) fiber optic cables transmit data over a greater distance than coax or twisted pair cables .
your environment includes motors , transformers , electrical / electronic equipment / known emf problem . fiber optic cables are immune to emf sources that can commonly affect coax or twisted pair cables .
your network or electronic device ( s ) require fiber optic connection to function properly . fiber optic connectivity is now commonplace is most modern electronic equipment .
while we all want the fastest speeds possible , remember that typically the price increases along with the speeds . singlemode fiber can actually be less expensive than multimode fiber , however the equipment used to transmit over singlemode fiber is typically more expensive than that of multimode .
outdoor cables can be ran a maximum of 50 feet within a building , unless ran inside conduit . otherwise , use indoor cable for indoor purposes . indoor / outdoor hybrid cables are available , but can be more expensive than indoor only . outdoor cables typically have a gel or water blocking tape that turns to gel when exposed to water . determining whether to use plenum or non - plenum depends on the hvac system within the building . use plenum cable ( only ) within buildings that have a plenum ceiling ( used for air handling ) if cable is exterior only / runs less than 50 feet within a building at both ends , then outdoor cable should be used . you could always use plenum rated cable , even if not required , but you may not like the price increase . there is no performance difference between plenum & no plenum rated cables .
tight buffer is used in nearly all indoor installations & is preferred by many installers . most of the time tight buffer tube fiber optics will be the best choice , but as with everything telecom , there are exceptions to every rule .
loose tube cables are used with direct buried , aerial lashed or underground conduit installations . loose tube fiber is best suited for significant temperature changes , where the fiber optic strands may expand and contract at a different rate than the coating , strength members & outer jacket . loose tube can be more fragile and vulnerable to fracture and typically take extra care and preparation when technicians terminate or splice . additional materials such as a furcation / break out kit may be required , depending on the type of termination .
common fiber optic strand counts include 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 12 , 24 , 48 , 72 , and 144 . these are referred to as strands or strand count as opposed to pairs or pair count , which we use when referring to copper twisted pair cabling . most fiber optic devices require two strands to operate the device , one for transmit & one for receive . exceptions exist , and with new technology single strands can be used bidirectional , so knowing your equipment could be a factor in making this selection . choose more strands than you think you will need . especially if there is moderate or significant labor involved to install , the cost to increase the strand count is minimal compared to the cost of adding another cable in the future .
fiber optic cable by its nature is fragile and vulnerable to damage from a variety of causes . when the fiber’s availability is important or mission critical , then protection of the fragile strands should be considered . physical protection of the fiber can be provided by separate barrier such as innerduct , conduit or other types of raceway . running additional cables through the same conduit as an existing fiber optic cable can cause damage , usually to the existing cable ( s ) . armored cable can be an optimal selection when pulled installed in conduit with future pulls through the same conduit are anticipated . pulling a new cable through a conduit with fiber optic cable already installed can be problematic . the new cable ( s ) can “burn” the existing cable in the pulling process , especially pulling around bends . non - armored cable can be the least expensive selection and work indefinitely if physical hazard is at low risk and the need for continuous service is not required . if a dedicated conduit is available , with no intent of pulling any additional cables through , then no additional protection is needed .
three connector types remain common in the fiber optic industry , including lc , sc and st . there are advantages and disadvantages to each , but they are minor . even if the connections on your cable don’t match the connections on your equipment , all is not lost . there are adaptive fiber optic jumpers to convert almost any connector to any other .
st was the most common for a long time . these are “push & turn” to make a connection . they work fine , other than they can be a bit tricky to connect and disconnect at times , and they take up the most amount of room on the fiber optic patch panel . these are a viable option regardless of cable selection .
sc has the advantage over st , with the simplistic “push / pull” operation to make or remove the connection . they can be found in single connectors or bonded in pairs . these are a viable option regardless of cable selection .
lc has the advantage of sc , with the same “push / pull” to make or remove the connection , with the added benefit of higher density . lc connectors are typically found in pairs on the patch panel and with patch cords . these are a viable option regardless of cable selection . lc connections are the most common fiber optic interface on network equipment .
any of these will work for your cable , but check your equipment before buying patch cords . be sure you have the right connector on both ends of the patch cord .
for inquiries related to this message please contact support . for sales inquiries , please visit urltoken
if you believe this to be in error , please confirm below that you are not a robot by clicking
i ' m not a robot
below .
please make sure your browser supports javascript and cookies and that you are not blocking them from loading . for more information you can review the terms of service and cookie policy .
use of this site is subject to , and your continued use constitutes your express agreement to be bound by , the terms of use and privacy statement . any unauthorized use of this site is strictly prohibited .
xbrl voluntary filing program visit the csas xbrl website for information about xbrl and the voluntary program . click here for information about xbrl software and viewing xbrl financial statements .
these features enable the user to meet the demands of today’s business including mobility , security , connectivity and ensuring customer service levels are kept at a premium .
local service area includes i - 5 corridor from dupont to lynnwood . we service all of washington state .
this business is in an industry that may require professional licensing , bonding or registration . bbb encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met .
we guarantee 100 % customer satisfaction & will repair or replace anything that does not meet or exceed customer expectations . if we are unable to deliver an acceptable product to our customers , then we will issue a refund , if that were to happen .
this company offers business communication services . we install low voltage cabling , including telephone , computer , fiber optics , overhead paging , wireless networks , telephone systems , and a variety of other telecommunications applications .
bbb rating is based on 13 factors : get the details about the factors considered .
licensing information is provided in the bbb business profiles to inform the public about industries that may require professional licensing , bonding , or registration . better business bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met .
bbb promotes truth in advertising by contacting advertisers whose claims conflict with the bbb code of advertising . these claims come to our attention from our internal review of advertising , consumer complaints and competitor challenges . bbb asks advertisers to substantiate their claims , change ads to make offers more clear to consumers , and remove misleading or deceptive statements .
bbb reports on known significant government actions involving the business ' s marketplace conduct .
bbb reports on a company that is out of business for one year from the date the company closes its doors or ceases to do business .
bbb reports on unauthorized use of the better business bureau ' s name and / or logo for as long as the business continues to use it in any advertising , or for one year after the business ceases any repeated unauthorized uses .
bbb reports on a business’s bankruptcy as long as the business remains in bankruptcy .
bbb reports when mail sent to the business was returned by the postal service .
the bbb customer review rating represents the customer ' s opinion of the business . the customer review rating percentages are based on the total number of positive , neutral , and negative reviews posted .
there are no reviews for this business . be the first to leave a review !
by claiming your business profile , businesses can add custom text or descriptive information about their services , insert company logos , and add photographs for consumers to view .
bbb business profiles are provided solely to assist you in exercising your own best judgment . information in this bbb business profile is believed reliable , but not guaranteed as to accuracy .
when considering complaint information , please take into account the company ' s size and volume of transactions , and understand that the nature of complaints and a firm ' s responses to them are often more important than the number of complaints .
bbb business profiles generally cover a three - year reporting period . bbb business profiles are subject to change at any time . if you choose to do business with this business , please let the business know that you contacted bbb for a bbb business profile .
as a matter of policy , bbb does not endorse any product , service or business .
over the past 14 years , high - level telus executives under darren entwistle have turned up in the top jobs at bitter rivals bce and rogers . the telus chief executive has just . . .
all rights reserved . unauthorized distribution , transmission or republication strictly prohibited . powered by
while every effort has been made to follow citation style rules , there may be some discrepancies . please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions .
canadians , who enjoy one of the best landline systems in the world , are only beginning to warm to cellphones . canada ranks lowest in usage among 16 industrialized countries listed by top supplier nokia inc . ( no . 1 is finland , nokia ' s home , where more than 60 per cent of the population uses them . ) but canada has just passed what ' s known as the tipping point of 15 - to 20 - per - cent penetration , after which consumers suddenly begin to snap up the mobile units at a rapid rate .
below that threshold , people tend to regard mobiles as costly gadgets for businesspeople ; above it , penetration rates escalate rapidly ,
says chris potter , a wireless expert at convergence consulting group ltd . in toronto .
telus , once alberta ' s sleepy , bureaucratic telephone company , is on a mission to reinvent itself . two years ago , it merged with bc telecom inc . , creating a western power base . then it opted out of the bell canada - dominated cross - country telephone alliance known as stentor and set its sights on competing nationally - against bell , among others . in june , telus acquired a strategic 70 - per - cent interest in québectel , a small player in the quebec market . even so , telus investors remained
underwhelmed ,
says grant .
this week , cope will join entwistle on an exhaustive road show to explain the deal to major investors in a dozen north american cities . like cope , entwistle recently moved his family .
you know the list they have in magazines in terms of the most stressful things you can do in your life ?
asked entwistle last week from boston .
i tried to do them all concurrently - change jobs , move house . it has been quite a pace , to be truthful .
for both men , it will be handy market research as they try to sell canadians on wireless gadgets to help them deal with an ever - faster 21st century .
thinking of getting a cellphone ? welcome to comparison hell . trying to figure out who offers what at the best price can make you want to hire a tax accountant . but here is an overview of some of the fixed monthly plans canada ' s national cellphone companies promote ( phones usually start at $ 49 . 99 ) . there are also prepaid , pay - as - you - go deals , and many major cities have local cellular companies that also compete .
the league - leader promotes its deep canada - wide coverage , cheap u . s . service ( 50 cents canadian a minute for local calls , compared with more than 90 cents for most others ) and now , broad flexibility . users can get rates down to $ 20 a month for 150 minutes used anytime , while choosing which features they want to pay for .
bell may have the widest variety of fixed plans , including family plans for up to four phones in one home . aside from competitive basic deals ( $ 25 for 200 minutes ) , it also offers 200 minutes within canada to anywhere in north america for $ 39 - a potential saving for people who need to call long distance a lot while on the go .
fido ' s rates are among the lowest , starting at $ 20 for 200 minutes . but its digital coverage is limited to major urban areas , and calls outside it cost an extra 20 cents a minute . phones that can roam anywhere may also need an attachment .
indigenous ( aboriginal ) peoples are the original inhabitants of the land that is now canada .
this section was produced by the editorial department . the client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication .
canada’s telecom industry has never been a welcoming place for upstart firms . many have experienced the same fate as mobilicity , the recently launched wireless company that incumbent telus corp . announced plans to acquire this week for $ 380 - million .
below , we take a look at some of the more notable telecoms that set up shop in canada , only to eventually be bought out by their bigger and more established competitors .
u . s . - based telecom sprint corp . attempted to gain a foothold in the canadian market in the early 1990s , re - selling bulk long - distance lines bought from domestic providers as foreign ownership restrictions prevented it from owning its network .
in 1993 , toronto - based call - net enterprises inc . , which had operated its own long - distance service for seven years , changed the name of its long - distance subsidiary to sprint canada after a strategic alliance with sprint that saw the u . s . company take a 25 % stake in call - net .
sprint canada offered landline , long distance and internet services , and the company partnered with fido solutions to offer customers wireless service . sprint’s big focus , however , was on competitive long distance rates and taking on the monopoly that bell held at the time . by the end of 2004 it had just 31 , 000 wireless subscribers .
montreal - based microcell telecommunications inc . was one of four companies to win a wireless licence from the federal government and launched the fido brand in 1996 . it was the first provider to offer customers a gsm cellphone network in canada , which at the time was dominated by the cdma standard . fido attempted to increase its presence in the mobile sphere by partnering up with sprint canada , which offered fido plans as part of its phone and internet bundles . like sprint , however , fido was eventually bought out by rogers , which paid $ 1 . 4 - billion . at the time of the deal in november 2004 , fido had nearly 1 . 3 million customers .
by 1999 , it became at & t canada , before finally changing its name to allstream in 2003 . the next year , it was acquired by manitoba telecom services for $ 1 . 7 - billion , which continues to own the firm today .
aliant was formed in 1999 with the blockbuster merger of atlantic canada’s four incumbent telecoms — maritime telephone and telegraph company , island telecom , bruncor and newtel enterprises . it began trading on the toronto stock exchange that year with a market cap of $ 3 - billion and in january of 2000 , its partner bell canada had raised its ownership stake to 53 % .
in 2006 , bce inc . completed a debt - paring restructuring that combined bell canada’s rural customers in ontario and quebec with aliant’s operations as well as a stake in bell nordiq , creating bell aliant ( which was originally structured as an income trust ) , and reducing bce’s stake to about 45 % . the remainder is publicly owned but bce controls bell aliant through its right to appoint the majority of the board of directors .
bell continued to solely use the aliant name in atlantic canada until 2009 , at which point it transitioned it to the current bell aliant branding .
update tuesday may 21 : this story has been updated from a previous version to correct the ownership history of sprint canada and fido as well as the history of bce’s relationship with aliant .
advice for businesses that have been hacked or attacked by ransomware : hire professionals as soon as possible to negotiate with the attacker , pay the settlement and then restore the integrity . . .
the rising cost of in - house it services , including data security , can be chalked up to three factors : people , processes and technology .
the purpose of any effective network data security system is to identify , repel and defeat known security threats .
the european union’s general data protection regulation , or gdpr , has some north american companies so worried about compliance that they’ve temporarily suspended the accounts of 500 million europeans .
the e - mail that informs you that you’ve been the victim of a cyber attack may be surprisingly businesslike , but make no mistake : bad actors who trade in ransomware can stop . . .
american steaks , german cars emerge as early victims in u . s . - china trade war
help create a friendlier world online by taking the telus wise digital pledge . for every pledge taken , we will donate $ 1 to support # endbullying programs across canada .
at telus we’re constantly evolving . keep up to date with latest news , corporate and community developments , plus media resources and more .
to help us improve this website , we ' d love to hear your feedback .
the deal will increase competition in the top rank of canada ' s mobile phone sector , as telus goes head - to - head against such market leaders as rogers at & t wireless , and bell mobility .
but telus shareholders weren ' t embracing the deal . telus stock topped the tse ' s net losers list , down 10 per cent or $ 4 . 45 to $ 40 . 05 .
the deal is the latest in telus ' s strategy to become a truly national company . two years ago , it merged with bc tel .
and in a deal that closed june 1 , telus paid $ 584 million to buy a 70 per cent stake in quebectel , quebec ' s number two phone company .
telus president and ceo darren entwistle said ,
this transaction will give us immediate national wireless coverage , which will serve as the foundation for the data and internet strategy we are about to unveil .
audience relations , cbc p . o . box 500 station a toronto , on canada , m5w 1e6
it is a priority for cbc to create a website that is accessible to all canadians including people with visual , hearing , motor and cognitive challenges .
closed captioning and described video is available for many cbc - tv shows offered on cbc watch .
evi , an amazon company , was founded in 2005 under the name true knowledge . the team started out with a mission to make it possible to access the world ' s knowledge simply by asking for information using natural language .
we’re part of the amazon alexa team based in amazon ' s innovative cambridge development centre , alongside other amazon teams including prime air , core machine learning , amazon devices and amazon web services .


urltoken is an internet media company .

launched in 2010 by teresa clarke , the company has grown into a media company providing coverage on topics such financial , political and cultural news related to africa .

using the online web portal about the continent , its main purpose is to be a unique platform for anyone interested in africa to learn more about all aspects of the continent .

also it provides for both business and world leaders accurate information about the investment climate .

the urltoken organization has representation offices in johannesburg , south africa ; lagos , nigeria ; and new york city , united states .

african american business woman and entrepreneur teresa clarke is the ceo and founder of the site ; cbs news correspondent jacqueline adams is the executive editor , and jendayi frazer ( ambassador to south africa ) is an advisory board member .

africa . com

paul congemi – another white supremacist empowered by trumpism to crawl out of hole . @ stpetefl @ bishopparkes urltoken
html public
- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 transitional / / en
urltoken
html public
- / / w3c / / dtd xhtml 1 . 0 strict / / en
urltoken
a year ago , i said that launching urltoken was
a huge risk , but love is always risky .
any good adventure story is marked by suspense and excitement , but so far , my urltoken story has been filled only with rewards .
the nigerian communications commission ( ncc ) is stepping in to try to get this signed , sealed and delivered . . . urltoken
trainspotter the nigerian communications commission ( ncc ) is stepping in to try to get this signed , sealed and delivered . . . urltoken
articles and commentaries that identify urltoken as the publisher are produced or commissioned by allafrica . to address comments or complaints , please contact us .
urltoken is the fastest growing # africa - related internet site . visitors have access to financial , political and cultural news , maps , informatio… | pinteres…
a former goldman sachs managing director is hoping to bring africa a u . s . - style internet company with a start - up built around the domain name urltoken .
the marketsquare africa is a company of footprint to africa , a business / financial news resource and an investment bridge company promoting intra african and foreign investment in africa . urltoken
is the chairperson and ceo of urltoken llc . in february 2010 , she re - launched the high - tech company after resigning from her position as a managing director in investment banking at goldman sachs & co . memeburn asked teresa about the process and experience of leaving a senior level position at a corporate giant to pursue a startup based on a single domain name , urltoken .
sign up for grade 1 and 2 students has begun ! please read the note from the directors in the weekly class email / newsletter sent by your child ' s teacher . sign up sheets are available in classrooms . if you would like to know any other information that is not mentioned in the email please send miss lindsay and ms . maggie an email ( lkanis @ urltoken or mhewitt @ urltoken ) .
social media experts are touting their belief that women ' s power will increase in the current age of information . aol ' s decision to bet heavily on one woman , arianna huffington , validates my decision to bet heavily on urltoken .
tc : i think because we operate in so many different spheres we don’t really compete with any one site . we partner with several other sites , aggregate some content , and create some of our own original content . i know the founders of urltoken and called to tell them i would be launching urltoken and hoped to use their newsfeed . i think we have a good relationship with them . we send a fair amount of traffic to their site from our news page which links back to them .
urltoken is the leading digital media company aggregating , producing , and distributing business , political , cultural , lifestyle and travel news related to the continent . we operate from johannesburg , lagos and new york , and have a presence in cape town and nairobi .
bertus . ehmke @ urltoken hi dave . interesting post and a couple of observations : 1 ) on the issue of spectrum - the maximum channel bandwidth in lte is 20mhz . whether you stack 5 x 20 mhz channels adjacent , each still loses . . .
the urltoken top10 is the smart choice for busy people who don’t have time to filter through all of the headlines searching for the latest news on africa . the top10 is the trustworthy curated news source that makes staying up - to - date quick , easy and interesting .
tc : there is no question that we will increase mobile accessibility and develop a mobi site for urltoken . in the first year , the organic traffic that urltoken generated was primarily external to the continent because we rank so high in google , second only to wikipedia for the search term “africa” . so the sort of person who does a search for the term “africa” is not likely to be african . they are likely to be american , european or asian . we are currently exploring the gaps that exist in the online space for the african internet user so that we can contribute in a meaningful way .
check out tom triller ' s recent blog post ( experts , novices and education for the future part ii - urltoken comments are open and it would be great to get a discussion going on the importance of an emphasis on a balanced curriculum . follow the link to read the complete post from tom .
the urltoken story rivals the explosion of interest in the continent overall . i had expected some of this growth . when we launched a year ago , i knew that the fifa world cup and the time / fortune / cnn global forum would generate global interest in south africa . but those events in june 2010 were just the opening salvo .
one year ago this week , i left a comfortable senior position at the investment bank , goldman sachs , to follow a dream . i re - launched urltoken , the website that i had kept shuttered for a decade . i made the announcement on the pages of my own website , but amplified my voice by posting the announcement on the huffington post as well .
teresa clarke , who has worked extensively in south africa and left goldman in february , is making a portal for travel , investment and information around the name . she has owned urltoken for years but decided only recently to use it as the foundation for her own start - up . after a career in investment banking , she is able to fund the venture with her own money .
this website was developed by geno jezek , owner of the online magnet store , urltoken . custom - magnets has been supplying magnetic material and custom fridge magnets since 1999 . we are the # 1 trusted magnet site ! some of our most popular products : personalized magnets magnetic material magnetic tape magnetic sheeting w / white vinyl magnetic sheeting w / adhesive magnetic signs ink jet magnets neodymium magnets
urltoken is an outstanding , groundbreaking news website that encourages citizen journalists to report ongoing corruption and government malfeasance in africa . using photos , text , and video dynamically , the site informs and prompts concerned african citizens and activists globally to act , denouncing officially - sanctioned corruption , the material impoverishment of its citizenry , defilement of the environment , and the callous disregard of the democratic principles enshrined in the constitution .
tc : for me , ownership of the urltoken domain name is about more than a business opportunity . i see this as a tremendous privilege and a great responsibility . whoever owns this domain name has a monumental opportunity to shape how the internet world views africa . africa has been very good to me throughout my life and my career , and i wanted to step up to the challenge of ensuring that this great vehicle for change is used responsibly and effectively .
one of the striking features of life at ist to those who have worked in several schools is the extremely high level of interest and engagement among ist parents . of course parents all over the world are interested in their children ' s education but it is rare to find quite such high levels of participation as we routinely see at student progress conferences and other events at ist . read more from martin hall , director , above . martin also maintains a blog at urltoken
interesting to note how we ( i ) interpret linguistics / language . one of the relatively few times that the generic tied to the brand . com is all persuasive e . g . toys . com . if i owned urltoken it would not have the same resonance as africa . com , without realising it i guess i denigrate the value of individual nation states in the continent and accept the term africa as being almost one nation state , or is it just me ? would north americans view europe in this way .
in 2009 , google approached me about acquiring the domain name . at that time , google was early in its efforts to acquire african users , and in particular , the company wanted to beat facebook in entering the african social networking market…they thought that urltoken would be a good name for their product in the african market . their approach forced me to think long and hard – so i put up a site on my own to see what would happen . quickly traffic started doubling and i found myself drawn in . i was having so much fun .
during the past 12 months , my goal for urltoken has remained consistent : to change the way the world engages with africa and to be the platform for that change . i have commuted back and forth from the united states to the african continent , meeting with scores of business and political leaders . today , i am even more convinced that this is the right time to help my adopted home , south africa , and the other 52 countries seize the future and use the most popular medium of today , the internet , to get their messages across .
• last month , we scored over three million pageviews from almost one million users , the majority from the united states and europe • urltoken has climbed to the second spot on google for the search term
africa ,
second only to wikipedia . • we have developed quality content including blogs from the former president of nigeria , several u . s . ambassadors to various african countries , and content partnerships with thought leaders like mckinsey & co . and the council on foreign relations . • we published the first ever , comprehensive guide to museums in all 53 african countries
news corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media , news , education , and information services .
the site is small — with about 50 , 000 monthly unique users — but ms . clarke said she sees potential in the growth of african investment and a middle class in several african countries .
ms . new booty ! : k . michelle debuts her real butt after getting implants removed
from synthesizing the sounds of jazz with r & b to empowering women to rock the short cut , anita baker has made countless contributions to music and to the culture .
© 2018 bet interactive , llc , a wholly owned subsidiary of black entertainment television llc . all rights reserved .
these delusions are contagious . from the director of room , watch the new trailer for the little stranger – in theaters august 31st .
a new comedy from academy award® - nominated director jason reitman ( “up in the air” ) and academy award® - winning screenwriter diablo cody ( “juno” ) . marlo ( academy award® winner charlize theron ) , a mother of three including a newborn , is gifted a night nanny by her brother ( mark duplass ) . hesitant to the extravagance at first , marlo comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful , surprising , and sometimes challenging young nanny named tully ( mackenzie davis ) .
watch the official trailer for jason reitman ' s new movie , # tully , starring charlize theron .
a spike lee joint . from producer jordan peele . based on some fo’ real , fo’ real sh * t . watch the # blackkklansman trailer now - in theaters august 10 .
this fourth of july we salute the unsung men and women who changed history , from blackkklansman to won’t you be my neighbor ’s mister rogers .
for the greater good , we’re streaming # hotfuzz exclusively on facebook live in one week ! rsvp at the link in bio .
“in terms of a genre , we’re taking on the tropes and ideas of british social science fiction . we’re not parodying them ; we’re looking at the concepts in a comedic way .
- simon pegg , # theworldsend
“was i daunted by it ? yes , i was , but i’m daunted by everything ! but i have begun to realize that fear of not doing [ a character ] justice is a galvanizing thing—it pushes me forward and makes me work harder . “ - eddie redmayne , # thedanishgirl | # pridemonth
a starry night in tokyo for charlotte and bob . # lostintranslation ( : @ gedogfx )
/ / # repost @ joeledgerton on behalf of the entire cast and crew of
boy erased ,
we wanted to wish you and all our lgbtq friends a happy pride month ! pride is all about embracing and celebrating who you are . our film ,
boy erased ,
centers around a boy learning to do just that . excited to share it this fall . # boyerased
director derek cianfrance says of his film # theplacebeyondthepines : “it’s about legacy— what we’re born with and what we pass on . it’s about the choices we make and how those choices echo throughout generations . it’s a classic tale of the sins of the father being visited upon the son . ” ( : @ colorpalette . cinema )
nothing can prepare you for hundreds hall . first look photos at @ thelittlestrangermovie are here . in theaters august 31 .
there ' s nobody else in the whole world who ' s exactly like you , and people can like you exactly as you are . you are special .
@ mrrogersmovie is now playing – get tickets at the link in bio .
teresa clarke : i lived in south africa from 1995 to 2000 and acquired the domain name around 2001 . over most of the last decade , i worked at goldman sachs . during my free time , i imagined what i would do with the domain name and i looked at other african websites .
tc : with 53 african countries there are many potential strategic directions and so many different business opportunities . so staying focused and disciplined and sticking to a particular path has been the hardest challenge .
tc there have been so many . we are a startup company . but the power of our name has been big . we have a number of impressive potential partners who want to work with us . that has been the most surprising . just 12 days after we launched , we were approached by a major south african television broadcaster who expressed an interest in buying into our company . we were very flattered given how young we were . it was too soon for us to entertain the offer , but we do hope to pick up discussions with this company again now that we have matured a bit .
tc : goldman sachs is a very well managed company , and i learned many very valuable lessons there that i apply to my leadership of africa . com . among the lessons i learned are the following : a ) before taking a decision , consult very widely with experts in the matter at hand ; b ) constantly assess risk , and make changes to the plan as often as needed based on constantly evolving information ; c ) people are the most important asset of any company , so make hiring decisions very carefully , and reward good performance to retain high performers ; d ) ensure that everyone on the team is fully informed of everything , even at the risk of what may be perceived as over - communicating .
tc : because communication infrastructure has been so under - invested in africa over the last fifty years , africa is well poised to leapfrog more developed regions , and to learn from the mistakes of others , and jump straight to the best in class technology . a prime example is africa’s adoption of digital cellular networks . africa was able to skip the analog technology , and investors in african cellular phone systems reaped rich rewards from their investment in the digital networks .
it is too soon to see how africa may leapfrog developed nations with respect to internet connectivity , but i suspect that there will be parallel patterns in how africa catches up with the more developed regions ; it is likely that africa will skip the trial and error phase of new technology adoption , and jump straight to best in class technologies .
after the storm , cape town’s dam levels are now at 48 . 3 %
they need to encourage us to save more . . . not . . .
cell c ' s smart data and lte a plans look on a . . .
memeburn focuses on everything digital in the emerging markets sphere . more about us here
copyright © memeburn . all rights reserved . no article may be published or reproduced without prior written permission from memeburn .
tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you .
last month , i cheered when arianna huffington and former black entertainment television co - founder sheila johnson announced plans to collaborate on a new
channel
aimed at the african - american audience , huffpost globalblack . i especially applaud the focus on
global
black content , given the importance of africa as an increasingly significant economic and cultural force in the 21st century .
but this week , i am even more thrilled to learn that arianna has parlayed her passion and $ 1 million investment into a $ 315 million sale to aol , and that this true online visionary will control the editorial content of the newly created huffington post media group .
the huffington post deal symbolizes several things . first , it means the marketplace places genuine value in an online media property that has only recently become profitable . second , it validates that there can be a bright future for online advertising , despite the fact that traditional content providers - - newspapers and magazines - - are facing larger than ever financial pressure . and thirdly , this is a tremendous shot in the arm for feminism , for online content and an online community curated by - - and potentially even for - - a female sensibility .
during the third week in september 2010 , a number of positive events occurred .
in new york , the united nations general assembly met , bringing heads of state from around the world together . also in new york , the millennium development goals were reviewed . across town , the clinton global initiative unveiled 300 new commitments , and in the presence of president obama and philanthropist bill gates , former president bill clinton described how $ 63 billion has improved the lives of nearly 300 million people in more than 170 countries .
1 . coca cola announced plans to double its investment in africa to $ 12 billion over the next ten years . at the clinton global initiative , ceo muhtar kent touted his company ' s investment in further production and distribution throughout the continent . and he noted that coca - cola is africa ' s largest employer . 2 . wal - mart announced plans to buy into massmart , an african retailer with 290 stores , at a $ 4 billion valuation . 3 . ibm and the indian telcom giant , bhartiairtel , announced an estimated $ 2 billion deal to transform africa ' s mobile communications market by deploying cutting edge technology that allows users to access the internet by simply talking over an existing telephone . 4 . and during the same week , harvard university ' s endowment revealed that south africa is the fourth largest market in its exchange traded fund ( etf ) portfolio allocation , with over $ 70 million invested .
first - person essays , features , interviews and q & as ; about life today .
case study : the zehneria portico kenya is largely viewed as a leisure destination . however , as kenya takes on the new identity of being east africa’s . . .
some parts of nigeria have little or no access to the national grid , while in other areas electricity is only available for short and . . .
abuja became a city which has helped shape my life so i can work harder and smarter if only i want to live in . . .
africa is a continent of deep history and culture . thanks to africa ' s deep history museums people can learn of past events that shaped the . . .
africa has undergone a significant stride of structural changes that have influenced the mind - sets and convictions of the african people . from the guise of bringing . . .
the leading african digital media company providing business , political , cultural , lifestyle , travel , news and more .
write css or less and hit save . ctrl + space for auto - complete .
this site is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all copyright resides with them . informa plc ' s registered office is 5 howick place , london sw1p 1wg . registered in england and wales . number 3099067 .
the place to meet everybody who’s anybody in african telecoms and technology , africacom brings together 14 , 000 attendees , 450 speakers and 400 exhibitors .
whether your focus is connectivity infrastructure , disruptive technologies , digital services or ict strategy , this is the place to network , learn and get deals done .
learn about the implementation of game - changing technologies at the forefront of digital transformation that boost productivity , unlock new opportunities and drive efficiencies across all industries and business functions .
with over 14 , 000 attendees expected , africacom 2018 is the place to raise your profile , showcase your latest solutions and meet the right decision makers with purchasing power . download the brochure today and find out more about our sponsorship , exhibition , partnership and digital opportunities for 2018 .
we ' re excited to announce our first three headline speakers for 2018 ! the africacom headliners feature 30 of africa ' s most prominent digital thought - leaders , taking place on all three days of the show . and the best bit ? they ' re completely free to attend !
a second large - scale exhibition hall dedicated to mapping africa ' s journey through the fourth industrial revolution .
the connecting africa community is the online portal providing year - round coverage of the african tech and telecoms market , and tracks , analyzes and reports on all the major developments in africa ' s communications market , identifying the key trends and talking to the movers and shakers who are transforming the continent .
this website uses cookies , including third party ones , to allow for analysis of how people use our website in order to improve your experience and our services . by continuing to use our website , you agree to the use of such cookies . click here for more information on our cookie policy and privacy policy .
oceans olympics peacekeeping petroleum polio pregnancy and childbirth privatization refugees religion science soccer sport stock markets sustainable development terrorism trade transport travel tuberculosis u . s . , canada and africa urban issues water wildlife women world cup
duduzane zuma on u . . s . $ 7400 bail as case postponed to 2019
chamisa meets mugabe , accepts u . s . $ 2 million donation - reports
allafrica publishes around 800 reports a day from more than 140 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals , representing a diversity of positions on every topic . we publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons . publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content , which allafrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct .
allafrica is a voice of , by and about africa - aggregating , producing and distributing 800 news and information items daily from over 140 african news organizations and our own reporters to an african and global public . we operate from cape town , dakar , abuja , monrovia , nairobi and washington dc .
tstv africa is a wholly owned nigerian innovative pay tv operator with refined offerings of novel pay as you view ( payv ) subscription , pause subscription , complimentary internet service , video call and an array of amazing tv channels with premium entertainment , informative and educative programs that cut across all genres : news , music , religious , sports , health , kids , fashion and lifestyle channels that better define the uniqueness of our diverse cultures and traditional values as a people in a single affordable bouquet .
it is a basic tier film channel dedicated to a wide audience of movie fans , broadcasting 24 / 7 , featuring all movie genres , offering the best content from major distributors . filmbox channel’s names and contents vary from country to country depending on the rights .
mbc variety hd launched in 2013 . the general entertainment channel broadcasts an exciting mix of western premium tv series , talk shows , soaps and movies . it also offers viewers an uninterrupted viewing experience .
the eternal word television network , more commonly known as ewtn , is an american television network which presents around - the - clock catholic - themed programmes .
africa’s first 24 - hour health tv channel . ahtv is one of the fastest growing privately owned digital tv channel .
premium sports channel of tstv . on grande sports 1 , you watch live matches of major football leagues .
a model tv channel for kids and juveniles , an entertainment channel whose programming is aimed at making nigerian kids exceptional . this tv will feature : high definition animations & cartoons , games and educative drama series .
the nigerian television authority ( nta ) is the national television network for the people of nigeria . its key function is to provide independent and impartial television broadcasting for general reception in the interest of nigeria .
mama africa movie channel is a global player in the rapidly expanding african film industry and our 24 - hour linear channel dedicated to the best of nollywood and african movies .
gotv is the home of african television and we are committed to delivering family entertainment to africa . gotv provides the greatest selection of local channels made in africa for africa . our reliable service is one you can trust . experience the digital revolution in your home
markgrogan i personally think that there is a lot of potential in the african framework at the moment with all the encouragement to the different tech industries right now , not just fintech . at the end of the . . .
vodacom is the latest african mobile operator to show how 5g could enable new communications applications by testing virtual reality ( vr ) services over 5g connections during the vodacom durban july horse race held at the greyville track on saturday .
cape town - - vantage capital ( www . vantagecapital . co . za ) , africa ' s largest mezzanine fund manager , announced today that it has provided $ 10 million of mezzanine funding to cap tamarin , a mixed - used , residentially - focused
smart & happy
village located on the sought - after west coast of mauritius in a seaside village called tamarin . the promoter of the . . .
press release - - liquid telecom has partnered with afrilabs , the largest network organisation of 100 innovation centres across 30 african countries , to explore new ways to support local start - ups and promote sustainable innovation across africa .
press release - - satadsl , a provider of professional vsat services via satellite has joined forces with cetel - a leading provider of global satellite , fiber and wireless - enabled communications solutions - to deliver an expanded range of services in ku - and c - band across africa and the middle east .
sudatel , the state - owned national operator in sudan , is to trial enhanced 4g , 5g and fixed fiber broadband access technologies from nokia as it considers its future broadband services portfolio and works towards its 2020 strategy .
press release - - opera news reached 10 million downloads in africa in just six months since its launch in january 2018 . the news app experienced a spike in downloads after its recent update included a football world cup channel and other football - related features .
the introduction of 5g services might be some way off in africa , but that doesn ' t mean there aren ' t tests and trials worth doing in 2018 .
press release - - avanti communications group plc (
avanti
) , a leading provider of satellite data communications services in europe , the middle east and africa (
emea
) , has announced its new project , satellite enablement for disaster risk reduction in kenya (
satdrr kenya
) . through satellite communications , the project will enhance kenya ' s ability to . . .
google ' s project loon , which aims to deliver wireless internet connectivity to rural areas using a network of stratospheric balloons , is seeking telecom operator partners in kenya .
there are new names at the helm of ghana ' s two top mobile operators , with both market leader mtn and the number two service provider airteltigo having named new ceos in recent days .
airtel and 9mobile have voiced major concerns to the nigerian communications commission ( ncc ) about the planned transfer of the 800mhz spectrum license previously held by now defunct cdma mobile operator visafone communications to mtn nigeria , claiming that the latter will have an unfair competitive advantage from holding too much spectrum in the growing . . .
i personally think that there is a lot of potential in the african framework at the moment with all the encouragement to the different tech industries right now , not just fintech . at the end of the day , all the tech industries need to grow . . .
what is the most important thing here , is the infrastructure . i think that the business climate in africa is improving so fast these days , but the structure and framework is just not present to give them the support these companies need to . . .
i think what is important here is that there is a dedication to want to make the change . the fact that telcom egypt has a lot of plans in the pipeline , it means that they are eager to find a better solution for themselves and their network . . . .
rural communities could be tough to be reached but it is not entirely impossible . there needs to be continuous effort to seep into these communities in order to provide aide . it could become quite strenous in the initial phase but all the efforts . . .
at the end of the day , the market needs competition and i think these 2 companies merging would definitely cause some sort of unfair advantage to the rest in some way ! i think it ' s a good thing that they ' ve decided to stay separate as long . . .
this is really what we should be seeing the new technologies doing - there are so many people all over the world who would be so much more better off if only they had access to certain amenities and facilities and using such technology . . .
we can also remotely use devices with ar . remote users can place ar knowledge markers in the field or the operations manager can be placed anchor points from the command console . these markers can be annotated with iot data , text , voice , . . .
looks like vodacom was the loser here . . . that doesn ' t reflect well on its roaming and / or coverage capabilities ! cell c notes that its 4g coverage will increase significantly as a result of this deal - - from 33 % to 80 % - - as its vodacom roaming . . .
as we can see , evevry country is impacted by corruption . definitely a big issue !
i like that kind of breaking bad ' s effect . . . africa is definitely the future , i ' m so happy !
yes , africa is definitely the future . lots of opportunities ' out there !
africacom tv caught up with herman singh , mtn ' s group chief digital officer , during the 20th anniversary event . singh discussed the role of mobile . . .
what are the hallmarks of a successful african broadcaster , how can the industry remain sustainable in the long term and what does the future hold . . .
sponsored video : kontron ' s luc - yves pagal vinette discusses software - defined networking ( sdn ) in developing markets and how kontron is . . .
a top class panel of industry specialists gathered at the 20th anniversary launch of africacom in july to discuss the impact of mobile . . .
the place to shape africa ' s digital future . anyone who ' s anyone in african telecoms and technology will be at africacom 2017 , 7 - 9 november , at the . . .
this new video will inspire companies to reimagine their business for success in a world where connectivity is more than a commodity . sponsored video
copyright © 2018 light reading - an informa business , trading within knect365 us , inc . all rights reserved . privacy policy | cookie policy | terms of use
to save this item to your list of favorite connecting africa content so you can find it later in your profile page , click the
save it
button next to the item .
if you found this interesting or useful , please use the links to the services below to share it with other readers . you will need a free account with each service to share an item via that service .
markgrogan what is the most important thing here , is the infrastructure . i think that the business climate in africa is improving so fast these days , but the structure and framework is just not present to give . . .
nathandavidson i think what is important here is that there is a dedication to want to make the change . the fact that telcom egypt has a lot of plans in the pipeline , it means that they are eager to find a better . . .
christopherjames rural communities could be tough to be reached but it is not entirely impossible . there needs to be continuous effort to seep into these communities in order to provide aide . it could become quite . . .
paulchau at the end of the day , the market needs competition and i think these 2 companies merging would definitely cause some sort of unfair advantage to the rest in some way ! i think it ' s a good thing that . . .
paulchau this is really what we should be seeing the new technologies doing - there are so many people all over the world who would be so much more better off if only they had access to certain amenities . . .
adamjames we can also remotely use devices with ar . remote users can place ar knowledge markers in the field or the operations manager can be placed anchor points from the command console . these markers . . .
trainspotter looks like vodacom was the loser here . . . that doesn ' t reflect well on its roaming and / or coverage capabilities ! cell c notes that its 4g coverage will increase significantly as a result of this . . .
kelwas as we can see , evevry country is impacted by corruption . definitely a big issue !
kelwas i like that kind of breaking bad ' s effect . . . africa is definitely the future , i ' m so happy !
kelwas yes , africa is definitely the future . lots of opportunities ' out there !
guy zibi dave - these are all excellent points , thanks indeed . i ' ll yield to the point that existing operators can continue to optimize and refarm their existing spectrum assets for 4g . they ' ve certainly . . .
curly monograms - abc . set 1 of 9 . limited time free download till monday 9 july 2018 - click here
the african continent has always inspired rest of the world with its unique culture and roots in human origin . it is believed that the word africa is derived from ethnonyms ‘afer’ and ‘afri’ , while some believe that it came from afrigii and afridi , supposed to be derived from ‘afira’ meaning ‘to be dusty’ in arabic . the present day english version comes from a term in latin—africanus . it was in ancient africa that the hominid subfamily and the genus homo were found with only one surviving - - homo sapiens . archaeological research and genetical evidence also supports the theory that evolution of modern human species occurred in africa . the hominid family of species to which we belong , the australopithecines , separated from the ancestors of modern chimpanzees between four and six million years ago .
the neolithic rock carving point to the fact that there indeed existed a hunting and gathering culture in dry grasslands of the sahara desert in north africa . archaeological findings show that primitive tribes lived along the nile long before the dynastic history of the pharaohs began . interestingly , it is noted that in africa organized agriculture had stared by 6000 b . c .
the bantu are believed to be the original inhabitants of nigeria , living around the benue - cross river . they are known to have cultivated skills like iron work and cultivation of forest crops . it is stated that the bantu language speakers had colonized many areas across the southern continent . it is believed that the skills of iron - work essentially used as a tool - kit were acquired from the middle east . the art was further refined by workers of the nok culture , popular for their terra - cota busts . archeological evidence points that around second millenium bc , owing to the extreme drying weather conditions in sahara , the bantus migrated to the rainforests in central africa .
west africa was the chief trade route and many a great empires saw rise in this region such as the mali empire , kanem bornu empire , fulani empire , the dahomey oyo , ashanti and songhay empires . a commercially viable culture took roots in west of africa early on , along the southern parts of the sahara desert . the west african ports had frequent camel caravans from north africa . historians state that from 8th century ad , sahelian cities like timbuktu emerged after commercial trade between north and west africa was established .
it is around 1000 ad that the bantu speaking people had spread out to the present day zimbabwe and south africa , the first key empire from the southern hemisphere was the great zimbabwe that controlled trading routes from south of africa , all the way to zambezi . the trading took place with the arab swahili traders and included copper , stones , animal hides , ivory and metal articles . it was in between 14th and 15th century that the city of great zimbabwe finally collapsed .
the swahili are believed to be descendants of persian colonist . the rovuma river in mozambique could trace them to as far north as in somalia and by the rovuma river in mozambique . the swahilis established a powerful cultural identity by the 1100s . they traded across a series of coastal trading towns , the key one being kilwa . one region that saw considerable state formation due to its high population and agricultural surplus was the great lakes region where states such as rwanda , burundi , and buganda became strongly centralized .
starting from 1567 to about 1085 bc , ancient egypt had reached its peak in wealth , power and territorial conquest . the period is known as new empire . ancient egypt was known indigenously as kemet , meaning land of the blacks and ta - meri . the great egyptian pyramids and the pharaoh khufu are one of the acclaimed wonders in ancient times . the egyptians reached crete around 2000 bc and were invaded by indo - europeans and hyksos semites . they are known to have defeated the invaders around 1570 bc . they later expanded into the aegean , sudan , libya , and most of the levant , as far as the euphrates .
in the 15th century , prince henry , son of king john i decided to conquer african territory . he succeeded in establishing portuguese sovereignty over a huge area of coastlands . it began in 1434 and lasted till around 1730 . the african history of slavery remains a debatable question in african history . facts state that that perhaps a lack of central political party resulted in small political units locally to benefit by raiding neighbouring parts for slavery . the history of africa has many instances of slavery that was rooted in its history . it is known that in west african regions known as the slave coast , gold coast , and côte d ' ivoire were sold for slavery as a consequence of tribal culture . it is known that powerful kings like bight of biafra and benin sold their captives as slaves internally .
these are just some glimpses into the vast history of africa and its endless charms . every insight leads you closer to learning a bit more the most primitive form of developed human life found on earth .
© 2006 - 2015 geno jezek - all rights reserved . this site is copyrighted and cannot be reproduced in any form without written consent .
hair played a significant role in the culture of ancient african civilisations as it symbolised one’s family background , social status , spirituality , tribe , and marital status .
century , hair was the main disseminator among different tribes and within communities of marital status , age , wealth , and rank on the social hierarchy within a community or tribe . members of royalty would often wear elaborate hairstyles as a symbol of their stature , and someone in mourning , usually women , would pay little attention to their hair during the period of grieving . hair was seen as a symbol of fertility as thick , long tresses and neat , clean hair symbolised one’s ability to bear healthy children .
ancient communities believed that hair could help with divine communication as it was the elevated part of one’s body . it’s also why hair was entrusted to close relatives for styling as it was believed that if a strand fell into the hands of an enemy , harm could come to the hair’s owner .
hair was also a social activity , as it still is today , as women gathered to do each other’s hair and had opportunities to socialise .
with so much tradition and different hairstyles that came from earlier african civilisations , here’s a history of some of the most notable hairstyles and hair traditions from across the continent .
for the himba tribe , whose communities are located in the northwestern region of namibia , hair indicates one’s age , life stage , and marital status . hair is often dreadlocked with a mixture of ground ochre , goat hair and butter . in modern times , indian hair extensions purchased from nearby towns has been included in creating dreadlocks .
a teenage girl who has entered puberty would usually wear braid strands or dreadlocked hair that hangs over her face , and a married woman and a new mom would wear an erembe headdress made from animal skin over her head . a young woman who is ready to marry would tie back her dreadlocks , revealing her face . interestingly , single men wear a single plaid to indicate their unmarried status , and once they marry , they cover their heads never to unveil them in public again , with the exception of funeral attendances .
the fula , or fulani tribe , is the largest nomadic pastoral community in the world that populate west africa and the sahel region .
a very traditional hairstyle for women includes long hair being put into five long braids that either hang or are looped on the sides , with a coiffure in the middle of the head . hair is decorated with beads and cowrie shells . a tradition that is passed through the generations to women and young girls includes attaching the family’s silver coins and amber onto braids as a heritage symbol as well as for aesthetic purposes .
the wodaabe tribe is a subgroup of the fulani tribe , also residing in the sahel region and west africa . they are a pastoral nomadic tribe with an estimated population of 100 , 000 . the young girls and women of the tribe wear a braided hairstyle similar to fulani women , consisting of two braids on either side of the head or a few braids on their hair and a coiffure in the middle . the hair is usually decorated with beads and cowrie shells .
the hamar tribe is a pastoral community with an estimated population of 20 , 000 that live in ethiopia’s omo valley . women are often adorned with colourful beaded jewellery , and they mostly wear their hair in thin ochre dreadlocks that are created with water and binding resin . the twisted tresses are known as goscha . pre - adolescent girls wear their hair in cornrows that are decorated with beads .
south african journalist based in johannesburg . a wits university graduate , lebo enjoys writing lifestyle and entertainment stories .
save my name , email , and website in this browser for the next time i comment .
the web address that you have typed in does not seem to exist or may have been deleted .
check the spelling of the url ( web address ) to make sure the address is correct including capitalisation and punctuation .
search for the page you ' re looking for in the field at the footer link .
alternatively , you can click on one of the links on the main menu to access our main site sections and go from there .
the constitutional court is a powerful reminder of how far the country has come . its great african steps are built of the bricks from number four prison , holding within them the memories of the countless prisoners denied their dignity . its design is symbolic of
justice under a tree
; it is a masterpiece of the south african transition .
south africa is home to some of the world ' s most ancient and beautiful art - the rock paintings of the san . it ' s also the scene of a host of diverse and challenging contemporary artists producing important new work .
on 27 october south africa commemorates what would have been the 100th birthday of oliver tambo , one of the country ' s most important revolutionary leaders . . . .
to celebrate archbishop emeritus desmond tutu ' s 86th birthday , a new public space installation was unveiled in cape town on 7 october 2017 . the arch . . .
during heritage month , cape town ' s castle of good hope launched a legacy project that highlights 350 years of south african history , from colonial and . . .
south africa’s constitution protects the rights of all of us , so well , that it has real benefits in our everyday lives . that was the . . .
heritage day – 24 september – is one of south africa ' s newer public holidays , declared after the republic became a democracy in 1994 . the . . .
despite generations of official efforts to keep south africans apart , racial mingling goes back to the very first years when white and black met at the cape of good hope .
anc president from 1952 to 1967 , and winner of the 1960 nobel peace prize , chief albert luthuli was the most respected african leader of his era . the albert luthuli legacy project keeps the story of luthuli - and the millions of people he represented - alive for a generation of south africans born into freedom .