Empowering Africa’s Digital Future

From launching the continent’s first mobile network to designing and managing forward-looking digital infrastructure strategies for governments and telecom operators across Africa.
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Driven by one vision
To become Africa’s most trusted telecommunications consulting and management partner—shaping the continent’s digital landscape through innovation, excellence, and strategic collaboration.
Pioneering Nigeria’s First Mobile Network
National Long-Distance Carrier
International Data Gateway Operator
from the good old days of Analog telephones to a time of blazing fast connectivity
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from the good old days of GSM cellphones
to a time of blazing fast connectivity
what we offer
End-to-end telecom consulting and management services
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Telecom Strategy & Policy Consulting
Infrastructure Deployment Oversight
Operational & Business Systems Management
Regulatory & Licensing Advisory
Rural Connectivity & Digital Inclusion Projects
Network Modernization & Legacy System Upgrades
Technical Due Diligence & M&A Support
Over three decades of industry firsts
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Facilitating service deployment across major cities
scalable networking
Rural connectivity
programs improving education, healthcare, and economic participation
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Modernizing legacy telecom systems, supporting transitions to 4G, LTE, and emerging 5G standards
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Forming partnerships to co-invest in telecom infrastructure and drive digital transformation across Africa
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Over three decades of industry firsts
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who we are
Pioneering
Scalable
Inclusive
Innovative
Strategic
about us
At Afritel, we believe that connectivity is the foundation of progress.
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Since 1988, we have led Africa’s mobile telecommunications evolution—from launching the continent’s first mobile network to designing and managing forward-looking digital infrastructure strategies for governments and telecom operators across Africa.

With unmatched experience and a bold vision, Afritel delivers expert consulting, technology oversight, and operational management solutions that help build resilient, inclusive, and transformative communications systems across the continent.

We are more than consultants—we are pioneers, partners, and builders of Africa’s digital future.

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What does Afritel do?

Afritel is a telecommunications consulting and management company. We provide expert advisory, project oversight, and technical support for governments, regulators, and telecom operators across Africa. Our services range from infrastructure deployment and policy consulting to operational management and rural connectivity solutions.

Is Afritel a mobile network operator?

Afritel is primarily a telecommunications consulting and management company; however, we also pursue strategic opportunities to acquire, develop, and operate telecom networks. Our legacy includes launching Africa’s first mobile service, and we continue to engage in projects that involve full-scale network operations through public-private partnerships and acquisitions.

What countries has Afritel worked in?

Afritel has played a major role in telecommunications development in Nigeria and Ghana, including launching Nigeria’s first mobile service (MTS) and helping establish Ghana’s early GSM networks through ScanCom (now MTN Ghana). Our services are available to partners across Africa.

What makes Afritel different from other telecom consultants?

Afritel is built on a legacy of pioneering leadership, with deep, hands-on experience launching and managing real telecom networks. Our team combines technical expertise, policy insight, and a long track record of collaborating with governments and global partners to deliver practical, scalable solutions across Africa.

Who are Afritel’s typical clients?

We work with:

  • Government ministries and telecom regulators
  • Mobile and broadband network operators
  • Infrastructure investment firms
  • International development agencies
  • Technology vendors and OEMs seeking market entry
Does Afritel offer project implementation or just consulting?

Afritel offers both. While our core focus is strategic and technical consulting, we also provide project implementation oversight, vendor coordination, and quality control to ensure smooth deployment and optimal performance of telecom infrastructure.

How can I partner with or engage Afritel?

We welcome collaboration! Whether you're a government agency, telecom operator, or investor, you can reach out to us via our Contact Page or email us at info@afritelgh.com to discuss how we can support your project or strategic goals.

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Let’s build Africa’s connected future together

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We are pioneers, partners, and builders of Africa’s digital future.
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Airport Residential Area, Accra, Ghana
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
We Pioneered Africa’s Mobile Revolution—Now We’re Powering Its Bold Digital Future.
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