Telecoms opportunities and 5G challenges in Africa are considerable. During MWC Barcelona 2024, Sanjeev Verma, CEO of Squire Technologies, explained to TechAfrica News why operators in Africa should consider core network optimisation before 5G ambitions.

Many business leaders talk at length about 5G wonders coming to the African continent. However, these conversations don’t acknowledge the huge challenges 5G rollouts face due to capital expenditure and low uptake.

Sanjeev Verma explains that despite some 5G activities occurring in Africa, the focus should be on core network transformations. By enhancing existing network infrastructure, operators can reduce operation costs and dramatically extend network life using forward-and-backwards compatible solutions.

Learn more about Squire Technologies’ Sigla platform and its agile core network solutions by visiting www.squire-technologies.co.uk/sigla.