Telecom

Togocom launches the 1st 5G network from West Africa in Togo

Togocom launches the 1st 5G network from West Africa in Togo
Thursday, 26 November 2020 17:26

TOGOCOM has activated its commercial 5G network and now offers clients a very-high-speed mobile connection, courtesy of cutting-edge connectivity technology. The 5G network, also made possible by our partners Nokia, is now fully operational in Lome.

5G, a major tech disruptor for Togo

With a much greater bandwidth availability, much higher data-transfer speeds—up to 100 times faster than 4G—and extremely lower latency, 5G will give our corporate clients a new experience of technology and, in the long term, will bring about newer, more innovative products and services for Togolese consumers. This next-gen connective technology will generate significant disruption for the technological landscape in Togo, and pave the way to greater opportunities for the Togolese entrepreneurial community.

A first for West Africa

Togo is the first West-African country and third African state to deploy 5G technology. This new network will allow for accelerate economic and digital development and accelerate broader access to education (virtual learning, interactive learning, long-distance qualifications, etc) and healthcare (online medical services, robotised surgery, etc).

5G: A pillar of support for the National Development Plan (NDP)

A little over a year ago—November 6 2019—a commitment was made to make Togo a regional hub for digitalisation and technology as part of its National Development Plan (NDP) and a model for social and economic growth. This commitment will give the Togolese people access to innovative products and services in education, healthcare and public services across the country.

Mrs. Cina LAWSON, Minister of Technology and Digitalisation, said: 5G will bring about new uses that facilitate the emergence of new services that are tailored to various sectors of the economy (energy, healthcare, manufacturing, transport, etc.). However, the government has another objective for this initiative: that it benefits the entire Togolese people. It is thus crucial that we ensure that the deployment of the 5G network is not limited to our urban spaces, but also that helps expand network coverage so that all parts of Togo—even the most isolated parts—can benefit from this new technology.”

Paulin ALAZARD, TOGOCOM Managing Director, added: “We are proud to have surmounted the challenge of adhering to an ambitious roadmap that led to deploying Togo ́s 5G network in less than a year. I want to congratulate all our people at TOGOCOM for their dedication to fulfilling this incredible project; one that will have a long-term, positive impact on Togo ́s economy.”

TOGOCOM: Our people are committed to giving the Togolese people quality services

TOGOCOM continues to execute its 7-year strategy as planned. After 1 year, excluding the 5G network launch, several investments have been agreed-upon and several initiatives implemented to improve its customer journey and the network coverage and speed by accelerating the deployment of 3G and 4G across the country. There is much left to be done, but the people of TOGOCOM are ready to face such challenges on a daily basis.

To date, 3G and 4G services cover 96% and 65% of the Togolese population respectively and the network now serves 4.5 million users (+9% growth over a 1-year period). However, TOGOCOM aims to maintain this customer growth by expanding Its network and Improving the quality of Its services.

About Togocom

TOGOCOM is the Togolese telecom market ́s leader, currently serving the Togolese people wherever they reside in the country. The group is was born from consolidating the activities of Togo Télécom, Togo ́s historical fixed-phone operator, and Togocel, the country ́s mobile-network operator. TOGOCOM aims to become an exemplar of service quality that meets the highest international standards, most notably in terms of network coverage and speed, customer satisfaction and the availability of products and services.

About Axian Group

Through its Malagasy subsidiary Telma, Axian already has proven experience with 5G technology. Successfully launched on June 26th 2020, Telma ́s 5G network is the first fully-operational commercial 5G network in Africa. Axian is a pan-African group that operates in 5 industries with high growth potential, namely telecoms, energy, finance, real estate and open innovation. Axian has a direct presence in 6 countries across Africa and the Indian ocean, and has proven to be a steadfast partner in the economic growth of every country where we operate. With over 5,000 dedicated staff, we systematically ensure that our brands across every cluster have a sustainable, positive impact on the day-to-day lives of millions of Africans. The Axian Group is a UN Global Compact signatory and is committed to integrating its 10 principles into the group ́s present and future strategies. Find out more at www.axian-group.com

  axian logo togocel logo

On the same topic
Over 1,000 participants meet in Cotonou to address Africa’s rising cyber risks Forum calls for stronger resilience as digital threats hurt African...
Mali deployed UNICEF’s CPIMS+/Primero platform to manage child protection cases The move follows a May 2025 agreement between the government and...
• IFC lends $425M to Maroc Telecom for Chad and Mali networks.• Funds target 4G rollout and Mobile Money expansion.• Move backs Africa’s digital...
The announcement highlights the growing role of public-private partnerships in driving Africa’s digital transformation and underscores Comoros’ ambition...
Most Read
01

• Maritime sector faces renewed risks amid military tensions in the Middle East• Blockade fears at S...

Israel-Iran conflict raises new threats for global shipping and oil trade
02

Kenya tops African entries in 2025 IMD ranking at 56th globally. Botswana, Ghana, South Afric...

Six African Countries Rank Among Top Economies in 2025
03

Ucamwal plans three new funds in Côte d’Ivoire, including Halal and women-focused options Two...

United Capital to launch Islamic and women-focused funds in Côte d’Ivoire
04

Mauritius is the most peaceful country in Africa for the 18th year in a row Sub-Saharan Afric...

Global Peace Index 2025: Mauritius Leads Africa, Again
05

• Google unveils Veo 3, its latest AI tool for ultra-realistic video generation• Experts warn deepfa...

Deepfake Threat Becomes Alarming in Africa as AI Advances Faster Than Laws
Enter your email to receive our newsletter

Ecofin Agency provides daily coverage of nine key African economic sectors: public management, finance, telecoms, agribusiness, mining, energy, transport, communication, and education.
It also designs and manages specialized media, both online and print, for African institutions and publishers.

SALES & ADVERTISING

Benjamin FLAUX
bf@agenceecofin.com 
Téls: +41 22 301 96 11 
Mob: +41 78 699 13 72
Média kit : Download

EDITORIAL
redaction@agenceecofin.com

More information
Team
Publisher

ECOFIN AGENCY

Mediamania Sarl
Rue du Léman, 6
1201 Geneva
Switzerland

 

Ecofin Agency is a sector-focused economic news agency, founded in December 2010. Its web platform was launched in June 2011. ©Mediamania.

 
 

Please publish modules in offcanvas position.