(Ecofin Agency) - Senegal’s national telecoms corporation Sonatel, the parent company of mobile operator Orange Bissau, launched last May 31, a program to upgrade its network and extend telecom coverage to more than 1,000 new villages in Guinea-Bissau. The telecom company mobilized CFA13.4 billion ($24.8 million) for this plan which aims to guarantee millions of people quality access to the 3G+ and 4G network.
During the launching ceremony, in the village of Bijimita, Orange Bissau said: This major investment demonstrates the strong commitment of the Orange Group to contribute to the socio-economic development of Guinea Bissau, particularly in the field of telecoms, digitalization, and financial inclusion.
Orange Bissau has unveiled its plans to modernise its mobile access network and expand its rural coverage to more than 1000 new villages in Guinea Bissau
Operator Orange Bissau has announced the launch of a programme to modernise its mobile access network and extend its rural coverage to more than 1,000 new villages in Guinea Bissau.
Download logo Orange Bissau (http://Orange-Bissau.com) inaugurates the first antenna in the village of Bijimita (Quinhamel sector) under the high patronage of
BISSAU,
(CAJ News) – MORE than 1 000 villages in Guinea Bissau will receive network coverage following the launch of a 13,4 billion-Francs (US$14,8 billion) programme by a mobile network operator to modernize its coverage.
Orange Bissau has inaugurated the first antenna in the village of Bijimita under the patronage of the President of the country, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, among other dignitaries.
This investment demonstrates the strong commitment of the Orange Group to contribute to the socio-economic development of Guinea Bissau, particularly in the telecommunications sector, digitization, and financial inclusion.
Some 150 new antennas will be deployed throughout Guinea Bissau, thus opening up more than 1 000 villages in all regions of Guinea Bissau.