Vodacom, Airtel sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion

VODACOM Group and Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries.

- PHILIPPA LARKIN

Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa.

The agreement marks a transformative milestone in promoting digital inclusion and expanding access to reliable connectivity across Africa.

The initial partnership focuses on sharing fibre networks and tower infrastructure, to accelerate the roll-out of digital services in these markets, increasing connectivity for customers while reducing operators’ infrastructure costs and improving speed to market.

By leveraging existing infrastructure, the collaboration aims to deliver improved connectivity, faster internet speeds, and more reliable services.