In a notable step aimed at meeting the escalating need for wholesale data services across Africa, Airtel Africa has introduced Airtel Africa Telesonic Limited (‘Telesonic’), a cutting-edge fiber bandwidth service. This strategic initiative underscores Airtel’s commitment to enhancing connectivity infrastructure and facilitating digital expansion throughout the continent.
Commenting on this, Airtel Africa’s CEO, Segun Ogunsanya, underscored the strategic significance of this milestone, emphasizing, “The establishment of Airtel Africa Telesonic Limited underscores Airtel Africa’s commitment to addressing Africa’s needs for the digital revolution by providing cutting-edge fiber-optic solutions that will empower businesses, education, healthcare, and communities at large.” This statement highlights the company’s dedication to driving meaningful impact and fostering digital empowerment across the continent.
Ogunsanya further emphasized the profound impact of this investment on the ongoing digital revolution in Africa. With the continent witnessing a surge in data demand, especially from its burgeoning youth population, Airtel Africa’s commitment signifies not only technological advancement but also serves as a catalyst for progress, bridging people and ideas across borders. This initiative reflects Airtel Africa’s proactive approach to meeting the evolving needs of African communities and driving inclusive growth through connectivity and innovation.
Harnessing its extensive ground fiber assets and submarine cable systems, Telesonic is poised to deliver comprehensive terrestrial fiber and submarine cable solutions, poised to make a significant impact on the digital landscape of the continent. This strategic leveraging of infrastructure underscores Airtel Africa’s dedication to bolstering connectivity and driving digital transformation across Africa.
With an expansive network spanning over 75,000 kilometers of terrestrial fiber across Airtel Africa’s 14 markets, Telesonic stands ready to catalyze positive and transformative changes. Anticipated to elevate the quality of life for communities, bolster national economies, and notably enhance connectivity in vital sectors like education and healthcare, this service heralds a new era of advancement and opportunity for the continent.
Telesonic’s comprehensive fiber solutions are poised to play a crucial role in bridging connectivity gaps and promoting digital inclusion.
Positioned to address the evolving needs of businesses and communities, the service is primed to drive economic development and unlock new opportunities for growth. This underscores Airtel Africa’s commitment to empowering African societies through accessible and reliable connectivity infrastructure.
