18 December 2023

Africell has expanded its mobile network coverage to three new provinces in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Africell is extending services into North Kivu (home to the city of Goma), South Kivu (Bukavu and Uvira), and Tanganyika (Kalemie), making its services accessible to up to four million additional customers.

With this expansion and the launch of services across the southeast of the DRC, Africell’s footprint has significantly increased. According to Africell, it took 18 months to establish network coverage in the region, involving the deployment of 100 cell sites and the development of a major data centre in Goma.

Local customers can now take advantage of its 2G, 3G, and 4G network offerings, corporate services, and Afrimoney, its mobile money platform. The company has committed to a long-term investment plan for the region.

The launch in North and South Kivu and Tanganyika will contribute to broader efforts to increase connectivity across the country.

“Helping the whole country, and not just the capital city, to fulfil its economic and social potential is a key government priority. By expanding Africell’s coverage footprint into these new areas, we are contributing to this broader mission by providing valuable mobile access to a significant number of potential customers,” said Africell in a statement.