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Francis Hook

director, digitalfrontiers.

Hook is an independent ICT researcher and consultant with more than 18 years’ experience in the ICT market in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has served as the GSM Association’s director for Africa, as well as regional manager, East Africa for International Data Corporation. He has a background in journalism and has been published in various local, regional, and international magazines and newspapers. He is also a speaker at numerous ICT events across the region.

Articles

8:50
TelecomsMar 16, 2016

Analysis: Will telco sector reach watershed in 2016?

OTTs have not invested in infrastructure, and do not pay taxes like existing licence-holders, writes Francis Hook, director of digitalfrontiers.

Francis Hook
7:20
TelecomsAug 4, 2015

Rethinking 4G

Do the people need bread or cake?

Francis Hook
4:00
BusinessJul 24, 2015

Start-ups leveraging Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Nairobi

Kenyan government has organised a pre-GES event, which has attracted innovators and entrepreneurs, including many drawn from ICT space.

Francis Hook
7:50
TelecomsJul 20, 2015

Analysis: Are SWNs the way to go?

Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa are looking to single wholesale networks for 4G services, writes Francis Hook, director, digitalfrontiers.

Francis Hook