21 July 2025

Yas Comores, formerly known as Telma, has revealed plans to invest €25 million in its telecommunications network over the coming years.

CEO Christophe Olivier announced that the company secured a loan from the World Bank, enabling this significant expansion. The announcement was made during a launch event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Comoros’ independence.

The funds will be directed toward accelerating infrastructure investments and deploying new services based on the latest technological advancements. Notably, Yas Comores has launched fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services, currently available in a quarter of Moroni, with plans to extend coverage across the entire metropolitan area by September and then to the broader country.

In addition, the company is fast-tracking the expansion of its 5G network, which was launched last May in downtown Moroni, with full coverage of the capital expected by the end of July. This move aims to position Yas as a key player in the country’s evolving telecom landscape, challenging the longstanding monopoly of the state-owned Comores Telecom.

Since entering the market in December 2016, Yas has been actively working to establish itself and stay competitive. Notably, it was the second operator to introduce 5G, launching the service just two weeks after Comores Telecom, which has historically been the sole provider of fiber optics to individuals in the country.
As of the end of December 2023, Comores Telecom reported approximately 655,000 mobile subscribers out of an estimated population of 850,000. It also served 2,500 fixed-line internet subscribers through ADSL, FTTH, dedicated lines, and WLL. By the end of March 2025, Yas reported around 300,000 active mobile subscribers, 208,000 internet subscribers, and 124,000 users of mobile financial services, reflecting its growing footprint in the nation’s digital economy.
This investment signifies Yas Comores’ commitment to expanding connectivity, improving service quality, and fostering digital inclusion across the islands, positioning it as a key driver of the country’s telecom modernization efforts.