Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have entered into a infrastructure sharing agreement covering Mozambique, Tanzania, and Congo, pending regulatory approvals.
The collaboration focuses on sharing fibre networks and tower infrastructure to accelerate digital service rollouts, improve connectivity, and lower infrastructure costs while enabling faster time to market.
By leveraging each other’s assets, both operators aim to expand reliable, high-speed internet access, particularly in underserved areas, thereby advancing digital inclusion across Africa.
Airtel Africa’s chief executive officer Sunil Taldar said: “Working with Vodacom, we will open greater access to digital and financial opportunities which will transform the lives of our customers while complying with all regulatory requirements.”
The partnership supports Vodacom’s goal to connect 260 million customers by 2030 and Airtel Africa’s commitment to delivering resilient, high-capacity networks to support 4G, 5G, and emerging digital services.
Vodacom Group’s chief executive officer Shameel Joosub said: “Providing connectivity to empower people is at the core of our strategy. Our partnership with Airtel Africa is a proactive step forward in creating a sustainable, inclusive, and connected digital future for the continent.”
Both companies emphasise that, despite being competitors, infrastructure collaboration has become essential for bridging the digital divide, enhancing network performance, and unlocking new digital and financial opportunities for communities across the continent.
TelecomLead.com News Desk
