Niger Telecoms, the national telephone and telecommunications carrier of Niger, was established on September 28, 2016. It was formed through the merger of two previously distinct entities: SONITEL, which managed fixed telephony, and SahelCom, which controlled mobile telephony and connections. This merger was a strategic move by the Nigerien government to consolidate the telecommunications sector following financial difficulties faced by both companies after their privatisation in 2001. The government renationalised the companies in 2012, leading to the formation of Niger Telecoms with an initial capital of 23.5 billion CFA francs.
Alias
SONITEL,
SahelCom
Country
Niger
Type
Mobile Network Operator
3G Network
Niger Telecoms, following network development through its predecessor SahelCom, was launched over the B1 (2100 MHz) band some time in 2017. The network predominantly uses its 2G GSM services for most areas of the country.
3G Frequency Bands
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Active
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10787
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3G Network Events
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Launch of 3G Network
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Launch
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