LONDON, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — AMN is pleased to announce that the first AMN base station is now live using LEO backhaul from SpaceX’s Starlink. In 2023, AMN announced a commercial agreement to use Starlink, SpaceX’s constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit, to connect AMN’s mobile network base stations with high-speed, low-latency broadband services.

By utilising Starlink terminals to provide low-latency satellite backhaul, we are able to deliver the full capability of AMN’s unique multi-carrier radio access node (the ARN) with 3G and 4G as well as 2G, with ever-increasing amounts of bandwidth and data volumes demanded by subscribers whilst remaining economically sustainable. The LEO backhaul also paves the way for AMN to deliver 5G services, targeted before the end of 2024.

AMN began rolling out rural base stations in Nigeria in 2018, and the company now owns and operates 1600 base stations across the country. Yebu was the first rural community to be connected using AMN’s ubiquitous solar powered base station. The village is located approximately 80km from Abuja, but can take four hours to reach due to road conditions. Yebu is predominantly an agricultural community, with a market offering local farmers the opportunity to sell their goods.

Since connecting the community in November 2018, AMN has processed more than 9 million voice minutes in Yebu, with significant growth in 2022 and 2023 following the BTS upgrade to AMN’s own radio node (ARN). AMN became an OEM for RAN equipment in 2020 following the acquisition of Range Networks, and now operates more than 1200 ARN across Africa and Latin America. The impact of this strategic move is clear in Yebu. In 2023, the site processed almost three times the amount of traffic than it did in 2020.

“Yebu community was left behind and blind but the coming of Africa Mobile Networks in 2018 has made us to achieve a lot of things like police division station, 24 hours solar light and steady communication all over the world. Before then there was nothing like those things listed.” – Salihu, on behalf of the Yebu community

AMN believes that all communities of any significant size should have access to telecommunication services to benefit the population educationally, economically and socially. AMN has deployed over 4000 base stations across Africa and Latin America. Installation of new sites continues throughout 2024 in Nigeria, DRC, Cameroon, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Benin and Rwanda. At AMN, we appreciate that any solution to close the digital divide must be economically sustainable and offer a service of the same quality as in urban areas. From designing and manufacturing our own BTS, uniquely developed for the solar-powered rural site, to offering cutting-edge backhaul solutions, we are committed to bringing high quality connectivity to those living in rural and ultra-rural areas.

CONTACT: Jennifer Darcy, [email protected], +44 1908 394482

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DUBAI, UAE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Canaan Inc. (Nasdaq: CAN), the creator of ASIC Bitcoin miners, captured the spotlight at the highly anticipated Blockchain Life 2024 event in Dubai, UAE, on April 15th-17th. As the world’s first blockchain company listed on Nasdaq, Canaan introduced its cutting-edge One-Stop Mining Solutions, flagship Avalon miners, and the eye-catching Avalon Nano 3. Canaan also emphasized strategies of Bitcoin green mining in the Middle East.

One-Stop Mining Solutions

Canaan is the creator of the ASIC Bitcoin mining chip and has been consistently upgrading new products and services to facilitate greener and easier mining experiences for the clients.

The transition towards sustainable stable and reliable Bitcoin mining investments has inspired Canaan to develop One-Stop Mining Solutions with high ROI to customers and adapting to various environment including high-temperature, dusty and sandy scenarios. Avalon Miners features leading PE performance, most cost-effectiveness. Avalon Boxes offer customized with air-cooling and immersion cooling Bitcoin miners, along with ready sites for swift deployment of mining rigs in seven countries worldwide.

Avalon Nano

Avalon Nano is the coolest handy miner in the world, designed to be portable and user-friendly. Resembling a mobile hard disk, it’s compact enough to fit in your pocket and comes in lively colors.

Avalon Nano aims to make mining more accessible to everyone, while creatively raising public awareness about Bitcoin mining. Easy to set up, this innovative product has garnered positive feedback from customers for its quiet operation and simplicity. Avalon Nano stands out with its dual functionality – it is not only capable of mining Bitcoin but can also provide warmth for your hands and feet during chilly winters.

Green Bitcoin Mining

The Middle East is at the forefront of green transition efforts, aligning perfectly with Canaan’s green mining strategy. Canaan’s green mining strategy focuses on enhancing the environmental friendliness of Avalon miners and Avalon Boxes. Canaan is dedicated to developing more efficient chip designs and air-cooling mining rigs, leading the global development of immersion cooling miners. Through collaborations with partners in Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, and the US, Canaan is actively promoting green mining practices by utilizing clean energies such as hydroelectricity.

Committed to advancing the prosperity and sustainability of the Bitcoin mining ecosystem, Canaan continues to set the standard as a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining industry. By providing cutting-edge technology and comprehensive services, Canaan keep empowering its partners and driving innovation across the mining industry.

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SHANGHAI, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On April 9, a promotional event for the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International Economic Forum took place in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. The event drew approximately 120 attendees, including officials from Namibia’s Ministry of Industrialization and Trade, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), local businesses, and exhibition organizers.

Shen Jian, the acting chargé d’affaires of the Chinese embassy in Namibia, highlighted that China is Namibia’s second-largest trade partner and the leading source of foreign direct investment for several years running. He expressed his hope that the event would enhance Namibian businesses’ understanding of the CIIE and encourage them to introduce more high-quality Namibian products to the Chinese market, thus sharing in China’s development opportunities.

Song Shangzhe, a representative from the CIIE Bureau, provided insights into the expo’s benefits. He noted that the CIIE has successfully facilitated the entry of a growing number of African businesses and their distinctive products into the Chinese market over the past six years. He reaffirmed the CIIE’s commitment to supporting African enterprises, including those from Namibia, in gaining access to the Chinese market.

Yu Zirong, vice-president of the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, briefed on the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, a key component of the CIIE. He advocated for the inclusion of more topics relevant to developing nations, especially those in Africa, in the forum’s agenda. Yu also expressed his anticipation for greater focus, involvement, and contributions from Namibian and other African entities in upcoming sessions of the forum.

Namibian government officials and trade association representatives indicated their commitment to actively encouraging local businesses to participate in the CIIE, aiming to capitalize on the opportunities available in the Chinese market.

The CIIE working team also visited various Namibian institutions and businesses, such as NIPDB and Namib Desert Diamonds Ltd, to promote their participation in the expo.

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