Is Vodacom conducting 5G tests in DRC?
(Ecofin Agency) - Khalil Al Americani, CEO of Vodacom DRC, announced the company is currently conducting 5G tests in the country. In a recent interview with ITWeb Africa, the manager said the trial is being carried out under the supervision of the DRC telecom regulatory authority, ARPTC.
Which telco operates in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
In DRC, Orange has more than 15 million subscribers, and more than 3,400 sites. South African-based Vodacom, which is a subsidiary of UK telco Vodafone, operates in several other African markets, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, and Tanzania.
What is mobile internet penetration in the DRC?
Mobile Internet penetration in the DRC is at 32.3% and Orange and Vodacom's announcement to construct new base stations in the country aligns with the country's new vision for the digital economy as included in the National Digital Plan Horizon adopted in .
How can the DRC bridge the digital divide?
Deploying and operating networks, particularly in deep rural areas, continues to be a significant challenge in the DRC. To bridge the digital divide and expand network coverage in underserved communities, the companies have pledged to jointly construct up to 2,000 new solar-powered base stations over six years, using 2G and 4G technologies.
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