Equatorial Guinea, located on the west coast of Central Africa, has a diverse geographical layout with coastal plains rising to interior hills and plateaus. This spread-out geography and a relatively small population of around 1.6 million people can present challenges for technology and telecommunications infrastructure. Its population is unevenly distributed, with a significant portion residing in the capital, Malabo, on Bioko Island, and the rest dispersed across the mainland and smaller islands. This dispersion can make connectivity and technology infrastructure challenging. Nonetheless, Equatorial Guinea has made strides in this area, permitting Starlink LEO satellite services to begin in 2024. The country's government has also shown interest in renewable energy, particularly hydroelectric power due to the country's numerous rivers. However, aside from the Djibloho Hydroelectric Plant, the development of such projects is still in the early stages. While the country faces unique challenges due to its geography and population distribution, these challenges also present opportunities for innovative technology and infrastructure solutions.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 2 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
GETESA, also known as Guinea Ecuatorial de Telecomunicaciones Sociedad Anonima, is a prominent telecommunications company that operates within Equatorial Guinea. The company was initiated in 1984 as a state-owned enterprise, with the government of Equatorial Guinea today holding majority ownership. The company was previously branded as Orange Guinee Equatoriale until 2018 when GETESA finalised litigation to relinquish shares held by the French multinational.
Muni is a mobile network operator providing fixed and wireless services in Equatorial Guinea. The company has a history dating to 2008, which appears to have taken over the operating licence of HiTS Telecom Equatorial Guinea.