WATRA
A WATRA trabalha com autoridades reguladoras nacionais de telecomunicações em 16 estados membros da África Ocidental para promover a adopção de regulamentos que estimulem o investimento em infra-estruturas de telecomunicações, forneçam serviços de comunicação mais acessíveis a mais cidadãos, permitam transacções económicas mais rápidas e seguras e facilitem um acesso mais amplo e fácil. aos serviços públicos. Juntos, trabalhamos para melhorar a regulamentação do sector das telecomunicações para a transformação económica e o desenvolvimento social de todas as comunidades na África Ocidental.
Tendências de regulação da economia digital e das telecomunicações
Atualizações WATRA: Governos e Autoridades Reguladoras
JT joins GSMA Open Gateway to combat global telecom fraud
JT has announced its new role as a GSMA Open Gateway Channel Partner. This partnership enables JT to leverage its extensive experience in fraud and identity solutions within the telecommunications industry to support the GSMA’s efforts in combating global fraud and cybercrime.
Nigerian Government Raises Alarm Over Surge in Ransomware Attacks
The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has raised alarm over the increase in ransomware attacks on institutions in Nigeria. ngCERT, in a recent statement, said Phobos ransomware attackers quickly gain entry into weak networks.
Airtel denies reports of data breach of over 375 million customers
Airtel has denied any kind of data breach, after a dark web seller xenZen allegedly claimed that he has hacked Airtel’s customer database of 375 million with customers details including phone, email, address, parents name, gov ID (Aadhaar, etc.) till June 2024.
A turbulent half-year for local telecoms sector
Almost all the sub-sectors of Nigeria’s telecoms industry, including the 219 million active subscriber base, had one harrowing experience.
Bouygues Telecom Entreprises becomes official reseller of Starlink service
French operator Bouygues Telcom has announced that B2B arm Bouygues Telecom Entreprises has expanded its broadband connectivity portfolio by becoming an official reseller of the Starlink satellite service.
Nigeria, others to benefit from ITU’s €15 million broadband mapping initiative
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has selected Nigeria and 10 other countries as beneficiaries of a €15 million broadband mapping initiative aimed at accelerating digital transformation in Africa.
Ivory Coast: Use of ICT in transport, ARTCI and ARTI are committed to cleaning up the sector and making it conducive to the development of the digital economy
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARTCI) and the Regulatory Authority for Internal Transport (ARTI) in Côte d’Ivoire have signed an agreement to improve the transport sector using ICT.
Starlink ready for T-Mobile US launch with 100 direct-to-cell satellites
Starlink has more than 100 satellites in orbit with direct-to-cell capabilities following its latest successful launch this week, putting it on track to launch services in the coming months.
ATCON: Weak Investment in Telecoms Sector, High Cost of Smartphones Impeding 4G, 5G Penetration
President of the Association of Telecoms Companies of Nigeria (ATCON), Mr. Tony Emoekpere has attributed the slow penetration rate of the fourth generation (4G) and fifth generation (5G) technologies, to weak investment and exorbitant cost of acquiring smartphones, especially the 4G and 5G enabled smartphones.
South African regulator defends spectrum approval amid Vodacom's legal suit
Mothibi Ramusi, the Chairman of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), has called to question Vodacom’s recent legal suit after the telco accused the communications regulator of unlawfully approving spectrum pooling agreements between MTN, Cell C, and Liquid Intelligent Technologies.
ARTCI sounds the alarm on false telecom approval certificates in Ivory Coast
The Telecommunications/ICT Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI) has issued an alert regarding the existence of fake telecom equipment approval certificates.
Telcos insist on tariff adjustment, begs NCC for understanding
Two months after writing to the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, demanding for tariff adjustment, telecommunication operators, telcos, have insisted that the best way to sustain growth in the telecom sector in this economic headwind is to adjust tariff to reflect operation cost.
GSM in Benin: add “01” to all telephone numbers from November 30
In Benin, the plan to switch telephone numbering has been unveiled. The transition from eight to ten digits of GSM network numbers is planned for November 30, 2024.
Atualizações WATRA: Governos e Autoridades Reguladoras
Desenvolvimentos de Políticas Regulamentares
Março 25, 2024
Fintech, Economia Digital e Desenvolvimentos da Indústria
Fevereiro 6, 2024
Desenvolvimentos de Políticas Regulamentares
Outubro 17, 2023
SOBRE A WATRA
A WATRA foi criada em 2002 como resultado da necessidade de uma plataforma comum para os reguladores de telecomunicações e TIC na região da África Ocidental trocarem informações, partilharem melhores práticas e coordenarem as suas acções.
A WATRA opera sob o quadro jurídico do Tratado da CEDEAO, da Lei Suplementar sobre Telecomunicações e TIC, do Protocolo sobre o Estabelecimento da WATRA e da Constituição e Regulamento Interno da WATRA.
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