African telecom giants discuss increasing broadband penetration in Central Africa
Some of Africa’s leading telecoms companies are participating in discussions to increase broadband penetration in Central Africa.
MainOne Nigeria, West Africa's leading communications services company, and Cameroon Telecom, Cameroon's national telecommunications and internet services provider, have confirmed that discussions will ultimately result in the establishment of a Joint Venture Agreement.
The announcement builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies and Huawei Marine Networks, as well as submarine cables from Nigeria to Cameroon and other Central African regions. Successful network extension deployment.
David Nkoto Emane, General Manager of Cameroon Telecom, said during a courtesy visit to MainOne’s Lagos office that the company’s continuous efforts have increased Cameroon’s broadband penetration rate.
Cameroon Telecom aims to become Central Africa’s main bandwidth hub and enable international connectivity to Europe and beyond.
MainOne CEO Funke Opeke emphasized the company's vision for an interconnected West Africa.
MainOne supports accelerating reliable, affordable broadband internet in West Africa Popularization of services aimed at promoting economic development and business growth
"We have made and will continue to make significant investments to introduce accelerated broadband connections invest.
This is also part of the company's strategy to promote economic and commercial development in West Africa.
" Opeke said.
