We bring mobile service to where others don’t reach
Africell specialises in overcoming geography and infrastructure challenges to bring reliable, secure and fast telecommunications and other digital services to communities across Africa.
Global standards, African networks
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
Technology designed for African conditions
Through twenty-six 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 with a diverse range of suppliers, prioritising those which offer 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
Powering Africa’s digital economy
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
Satellite imagery services
2,600+ sites and growing
Africell’s steady network growth is led by a team of international experts and ambitious home-grown talent.
2600+
sites
65%
ownership of sites
550+
technical jobs