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Major Mobile Alliance Aims to Slash Smartphone Costs Across Africa

A coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators and the GSMA has unveiled plans to dramatically reduce smartphone costs across the continent. The initiative aims to establish minimum specifications for entry-level 4G devices that could connect up to 50 million additional people to mobile internet.

Breaking Down Barriers to Digital Access

In a significant move to advance digital inclusion, the GSMA has partnered with six of Africa’s leading mobile operators to launch an industry-wide initiative targeting smartphone affordability. According to reports, Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom have collectively proposed baseline requirements for affordable entry-level 4G smartphones that could transform connectivity across the continent.

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Global Internet Services Restored After Major Cloud Outage, Amazon Reports Progress on Recovery

A significant internet outage that impacted numerous global websites and applications has been addressed, with Amazon’s cloud service confirming resolution of the core issue. The incident highlights the critical dependency on cloud infrastructure as services gradually return to normal operation.

Major Cloud Disruption Affects Global Internet Services

A widespread internet outage that disrupted many of the world’s largest websites and applications has been resolved, according to reports from Amazon Web Services, the cloud computing division of Amazon. The company confirmed it has fixed the underlying technical problem responsible for the service interruptions, though sources indicate that a full recovery for all affected platforms may require additional time.

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AT&T Announces Another Monthly Internet Rate Increase for 2025

AT&T home internet customers face another monthly rate increase as the telecommunications giant confirms a $5 price hike effective December 2025. This marks the third consecutive year of increases, following similar hikes in 2023 and 2024 according to industry reports.

AT&T Implements Third Consecutive Internet Price Increase

AT&T customers will see their monthly internet bills rise by $5 starting December 2025, according to reports from multiple sources. This marks the third consecutive year that the telecommunications company has implemented similar price increases, with previous hikes occurring in 2023 and 2024 according to industry analysts.

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AT&T Announces Third Consecutive Annual Internet Price Increase

AT&T customers face another round of internet price increases as the telecommunications giant confirms a $5 monthly rate hike set for December 2025. This marks the third consecutive year the company has implemented similar increases, according to industry reports. Subscribers are being notified via email and encouraged to explore discount options to offset the rising costs.

AT&T Implements Third Consecutive Annual Internet Price Increase

AT&T customers are facing another round of price increases as the telecommunications company confirms a $5 monthly rate hike for home internet services effective December 1, 2025, according to reports. This marks the third consecutive year that AT&T has implemented similar increases, with previous $5 hikes occurring in both 2023 and 2024, sources indicate.