Advanced mobile technology in hard-to-reach places
Africell specialises in overcoming geography and infrastructure challenges to bring reliable, secure and fast telecommunications and other digital services to communities across Africa.
Offering global technology standards to African consumers
Network infrastructure
A strategically-optimised coverage footprint, built on a mix of owned and leased sites in urban and rural areas
Devices
Affordable handsets, routers and other hardware suited to a range of subscriber profiles, budgets and use-cases
Services
Strong long-term shift towards data consumption, with many Africell subscribers having access to 4G or 5G
Network fundamentals tailored to Africa
Through twenty-five years of building and operating profitable greenfield mobile networks in Africa, Africell understands how to get the most out of our equipment and expertise.
Quality – we work a diverse range of suppliers, prioritising those which provide security and transparency
Sustainability – our networks have exceptionally little ‘downtime’, thanks to efficient power management and robust security
Positioning – our sites are strategically positioned based on geography, demographics and commercial viability
Supporting a wider digital ecosystem
Our technology underpins a range of other innovative, value-added services, including:
Mobile money and other financial services
Content creation and entertainment
Ride-hailing and mobility services
Remote and digital education
Gaming and streaming
Coding and app development
A track record of sustainable expansion
Africell’s steady network growth is lead by a team of international experts and ambitious home-grown talent.
2500+
sites
150 million+
population under license
500+
technical jobs