Republic of the Congo, positioned in Central Africa, has a varied geography from wet lowlands to mountainous terrain. This uneven distribution poses a challenge to the implementation of technology and telecommunications infrastructure. Despite this, the country is making strides in these sectors, with its urban populations, particularly in Brazzaville and Pointe Noire, experiencing enhanced connectivity. The rural areas, however, remain largely disconnected due to the geographical hindrances. Congo has been innovative in seeking solutions, for instance, the use of solar-powered mobile towers to provide telecommunication services in remote areas. In terms of renewable energy, the country's abundant hydropower potential is underutilised, but efforts are being made to exploit this resource. Challenges persist, but Congo-Brazzaville is progressively adopting and developing technologies to bridge the gap.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Airtel Congo is a telecommunications company operating in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). It is a subsidiary of Airtel Africa plc, an Indian multinational company providing telecommunications and mobile money services across Africa. Airtel Africa is majority owned by Bharti Airtel, an Indian telecommunications company. Airtel Congo's establishment was a result of Bharti Airtel's acquisition of Zain's mobile operations in 15 African countries in 2010. This acquisition made Airtel the world's fifth-largest wireless carrier by subscriber base at the time. The company offers mobile voice...
MTN is the largest mobile network operating in the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). Previously known as Libertis Télécom, MTN Group acquired the then six year old company in December 2005 and relaunched under the MTN brand in June 2006.