Somaliland Among Few in Africa with 5G Network
Somtel Rolls out 5G Network in Somaliland
As the first operator to roll out a 5G network, Somtel, a telecoms firm based in Somalia and the supplier of the eDahab mobile payment service, has unveiled a new offering that is poised to completely transform the digital landscape of the region.
This ground-breaking accomplishment represents a major advancement for the tech sector in the area and has the potential to greatly increase digital and financial inclusion.
Co-owned by the Dahabshiil Group, Somtel has a distinguished track record of innovation.
In the past, it introduced upgraded networks with VoLTE and eSIM technologies, as well as 4G LTE to the area.
Additionally, the business created Bluekom Fiber, one of the first significant broadband providers.
Somaliland is putting itself on the map as significant participants in the digital revolution of the continent by adopting 5G technology with other African nations including South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria.
The digital services provided by Somtel and eDahab are enabling individuals to trade, communicate, educate themselves, and watch movies and football from anywhere in the world, thereby moving traditional nomadic culture into the modern day.
“We are immensely proud that our Somtel colleagues have introduced a 5G network,” stated Dahabshiil Group CEO Abdirashid Duale.
He went on to say that this most recent attempt at 5G is in line with hopes for a tech-driven future that will position the area for international investment and a thriving innovation sector.
“All Somalis’ digital lives will be improved and swift ICT solutions for economic growth will be facilitated by this state-of-the-art technology. We will be able to take use of the advantages of cutting-edge technologies and open up a world of opportunities thanks to 5G’s fast connections,” he continued.
Millions of people in the region are served by Somtel’s extensive network coverage, which also offers digital financial services through banking, eDahab, and Dahabshiil money transactions.
“It is hoped that this technology and services will enable people to trade, work, and interconnect more closely, bringing cultures and economies together,” Duale stated.