Senegal, located in western Africa, is a coastal nation with a population of approximately 17 million. The population is primarily concentrated in the west, notably in Dakar, the capital. The east of the country, in contrast, remains largely rural and underdeveloped. Senegal's telecommunications sector is one of the most advanced in Africa, with a mature mobile market having near universal coverage. Despite this, the internet sector is still developing, characterised by low penetration rates, though the recent arrival of international submarine fibre optic cables is improving access and cutting costs. Senegal is also making strides in renewable energy, particularly in solar power, with the country's abundant sunshine providing an ideal environment for solar installations, however oil still dominates the country's energy mix.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Free is a telecommunications network operating in Senegal. The company was established in 2023 with the aim to provide quality telecommunications services across the country. The ownership of Free is held by Saga Africa Holdings Limited. The company's focus is on providing reliable and affordable telecommunications services to its customers, contributing to the digital transformation of the country.
Glo Mobile Senegal is a telecommunications company operating in Senegal. It is a subsidiary of Globacom Limited, a Nigerian multinational telecommunications company. Founded in 2008, Glo Mobile Senegal was established to provide a variety of telecom services in Senegal, including mobile, fixed, broadband, and IPTV services. The company is wholly owned by Nigerian businessman Mike Adenuga, who is the founder of its parent company, Globacom Limited.
Orange Senegal is a subsidiary of the French multinational telecommunications corporation, Orange S.A. The parent company, originally known as France Télécom S.A., was rebranded to Orange on 1 July 2013. The Orange brand originated in the United Kingdom in 1994, after Hutchison Whampoa acquired a controlling stake in Microtel Communications. The company was later acquired by France Télécom in 2000.
Orange Senegal operates within the telecommunications industry in Senegal, providing a range of services including mobile, landline, internet and Internet Protocol television (IPTV). The company...