Africa Launch the first 5G network

Africa Launch the first 5G network
French telecom group Orange launched Africa’s first 5G network in Botswana on Friday(IT Home-November 12). The Orange’s 5G network will cover 30 percent of the country’s population, including those living in the two largest cities, Gaborone and Francistown, according to the report. The company said its coverage will be expanded to other cities early next year.
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