Togo, a narrow West African nation, spans a diverse geography from the Gulf of Guinea coastline to semi-arid northern savannahs. Its population of approximately 8.6 million is concentrated in southern and coastal regions, including the capital, Lome. Togo's telecommunications sector is underdeveloped but improving, with an internet penetration at around 35%. The government has embarked on a series of infrastructure projects to improve digital inclusion, such as the West Africa Cable System (WACS) and Equiano for international connectivity and the establishment of the TogoCom holding company to streamline sector management. In the energy sector, Togo has a low electrification rate, with over half the population lacking access to electricity. This has led to innovative off-grid renewable solutions, particularly solar home systems, being promoted under the government's CIZO initiative. The technology sector is nascent but growing, with tech start-ups and innovation hubs emerging, particularly in Lome.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
Moov Togo is a prominent telecommunications network provider based in Togo. Established by Maroc Telecom, a Moroccan telecommunications company, Moov Togo has been operational since 2007. The company is a subsidiary of Etisalat, a multinational Emirati telecommunication services provider, following Etisalat's acquisition of Maroc Telecom. Moov Togo, under the ownership of Etisalat, continues to offer telecommunications services across Togo.
TEOLIS is a telecommunications company that operates within Togo. It was established to provide a variety of telecommunication services to the local market. The company is a private entity, owned and managed by a group of investors with a vested interest in the telecommunications sector.
Togocom is a telecommunications company operating in Togo. It was established in 1964 as a state-owned entity. The company was initially known as Office des Postes et Télécommunications du Togo (OPTT) before it was renamed Togo Telecom in 1997. In 2017, the company underwent a rebranding and became known as Togocom. As for its ownership, Togocom was fully owned by the Togolese government until 2019. In November 2019, the government sold 51% of its stake to the Agou Holding consortium, making it the majority shareholder. The Togolese government retains a 49% stake in the company.