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Africell has launched commercial mobile services in Angola. The entry of an independent operator brings fresh competition to Angola’s telecommunications sector and signals positive progress in efforts to open Angola’s economy.
Africell’s launch in Angola is a major step forward in its mandate to transform the country’s digital landscape.
In addition to introducing new mobile products and services, Africell is generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs (with 95% going to Angolans) and more will be generated as the network grows.
It is also creating a technology platform that will boost related sectors such as education, finance and entertainment.
Africell’s commercial launch comes only fourteen months after it secured Angola’s 4th unified telecommunications license. To date, over US$150 million has been invested in building a 5G-ready network with a starting capacity of over 6 million subscribers.
Africell partnered blue-chip international technology vendors including Nokia, Oracle and Digis Squared, as well as with carefully selected local suppliers such as Angola Cables and MS Telcom, to ensure high level service quality on it network.
The entry of Africell in Angola, country with a population of over 30 million will offer consumers more choice, improved coverage, and an expanded public access to digital products and services.
Ziad Dalloul, Africell Group’s Chairman and CEO said, “Angola is a country of enormous potential. Its people have a unique energy which makes Angola an exciting place to invest. Africell is making a long-term commitment to Angola and we are thrilled to be launching a brand that the country can be proud of”.
Africell’s launch in Angola aligns with an ambitious national reform programme that involves welcoming more competition and innovation into critical sectors such as telecommunications.
“We have heard the message loud and clear that when it comes to mobile services, Angola wants change”, says Chris Lundh, CEO of Africell Angola. “From today, Angolan mobile users will have more choice and better prices. They will have access to a mobile operator they can trust and which puts their interests first. Africell’s strategy is to give all Angolans the digital tools they need to realise their potential. Using all our energy and expertise, Africell is building a mobile network in Angola that will soon be recognised as the best in the country”.
To mark its launch, Africell Angola will offer new customers free Africell-to-Africell calls. Customers can also enjoy Africell’s 4G-native network with data bundles up to half the price of competing offers, with 1GB of data costing only 750KZ (US$1.69).
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