By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
Helios Towers has reaffirmed
the importance of digital infrastructure in driving economic growth and digital
inclusion following a high-level dialogue with government officials, mobile
network operators, and private sector stakeholders in Brazzaville.
The event, co-hosted with
Unicongo (Union Patronale et Interprofessionnelle du Congo), brought together
key industry leaders to discuss how strategic investment in telecommunications
infrastructure can accelerate the Republic of the Congo's digital transformation
and support long-term economic development.
According to Helios Towers,
the discussions emphasized the critical role of collaboration between the
public and private sectors in expanding connectivity, attracting investment,
and building resilient digital infrastructure capable of supporting future growth.
The company highlighted its
continued investment in the country's telecommunications sector since entering
the Congolese market in 2015. These investments have enabled mobile network
operators to extend reliable network coverage across the country and improve
access to digital services.
Helios Towers said its
infrastructure currently supports mobile network coverage for nearly 60 percent
of the Republic of the Congo's population. The company also noted that 36
percent of its telecommunications sites are located in rural communities, contributing
to efforts to bridge the digital divide and expand connectivity beyond urban
centres.
Participants at the forum
explored the importance of reliable digital infrastructure as a foundation for
innovation, economic diversification, and improved access to digital services
for businesses and citizens.
The engagement concluded
with renewed calls for stronger partnerships among government institutions,
telecommunications operators, infrastructure providers, and the private sector
to accelerate digital inclusion and support the country's broader development
objectives.
