{"id":8798,"date":"2025-11-24T18:16:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8798"},"modified":"2025-11-25T12:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T11:20:17","slug":"enhancing-connectivity-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/enhancing-connectivity-in-africa","title":{"rendered":"Squire Technologies is enhancing connectivity in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"bsf-rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"bsf-rt-display-label\" prefix=\"Reading Time\">\n\t\t<\/span> <span class=\"bsf-rt-display-time\" reading_time=\"5\"><\/span> \n\t\t<span class=\"bsf-rt-display-postfix\" postfix=\"mins\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Squire Technologies is enhancing connectivity in Africa<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/enhancing-african-connectivity-2025-v2-scaled.png\" alt=\"enhancing african connectivity 2025\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h4>Enhancing connectivity in Africa is crucial in unlocking revenue on the continent and improving lives. Overcoming myriad connectivity challenges requires new strategies that include network partnerships, multi-vendor solutions and solutions that leverage legacy infrastructure. <\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Africa\u2019s GDP could leap by $712 billion by 2050 if it can solve its connectivity gap and leverage new technologies. To do so, mobile network operators (MNOs) must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve network efficiency and interoperability.<\/li>\n<li>Deliver new services and technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, Squire Technologies has been working on projects across Africa. Our 5G Interworking Function (IWF) is deployed in South Africa, enabling MVNO creation over multigeneration networks. In Rwanda, we\u2019ve deployed our Mirus messaging platform to extend mobile financial services to citizens. Furthermore, we\u2019ve worked with partners to provide new mobile offers in several nations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each project is another step towards closing Africa\u2019s connectivity gap, and we\u2019re thrilled to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/5g-and-mobile-usage-gap-in-africa\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5G-Africa-2025-thumbnail-scaled.png\" alt=\"Pie chart showing proportions of different generations of networks in Africa\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Find out more:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/5g-and-mobile-usage-gap-in-africa\">Why is 5G and closing the mobile usage gap in Africa critical for Africa\u2019s future?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>\n<h3><b>The challenges of Africa\u2019s connectivity gap<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Africa is a digital-first continent, partly owing to the preference for mobile phones over landlines. However, predominantly, African\u2019s utilise legacy networks, despite increasing 4G and 5G deployments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obstacles to closing Africa\u2019s connectivity gap include affordability, complex multi-generation networks and varied network functionality and service requirements.<\/p>\n<h4>Affordability<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An entry-level device could cost the poorest people in Sub-Saharan Africa 87% of their monthly salary. So, there is little incentive to adopt modern devices and engage with 4G and 5G connectivity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Multi-generation networks<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operators continue to deploy 5G, understanding that mass adoption will unlock considerable revenue. However, 5G require a 4G fallback, and the complexity of combining 4G, 5G and entrenched legacy networks creates network problems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poorly maintained multigeneration networks complicate 5G integrations and hinder network efficiency, charging and management. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/solutions\/solutions-for-managing-multi-generation-network-transformation\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MGNT-Whitepaper-website-download-icon-image-1.png\" alt=\"MGNT Whitepape\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/solutions\/solutions-for-managing-multi-generation-network-transformation\/\">Managing Multi-Generation Network Transformations<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>Varied network functionality and service requirements<\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfying the distinct function and service needs of different segments across various African regions requires solutions to improve network management. Without network management and interworking solutions, operators face a difficult challenge of generating revenue while deploying 5G and new services. The challenge will become impossible if operators choose the path of inflexible, big vendor network solutions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big vendor solution bundles may seem like an easy option, but they make networks rigid. Once in place, they can limit scaling and reactions to market demands. Consequently, they cost operators more than multi-vendor network solutions that can be quickly configured to meet consumer needs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\n<h3><b>Considering the problem of affordability in Africa<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing affordability is the core issue in solving Africa\u2019s connectivity gap. Telcos must improve their margins so they can pass on savings to customers and reinvest in infrastructure and services. <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ways that operators might be able to address affordability in Africa include: <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Expanding MVNO creation to target niche segments, thereby lowering overheads and improving affordability.\n<ul>\n<li>Recently, Nigeria has experienced considerable growth in MVNOs. Additionally, GSMA\u2019s short-term outlook suggests MVNO launches will surge in Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Deploying solutions to improve network efficiency, flexibility and management, reducing OPEX, and leveraging multi-vendor network solutions to meet various customer requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Establishing network sharing agreements to reduce OPEX or extend coverage and services.<\/li>\n<li>Utilising APIs to provide new offers to customers via immediately available services and future services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/products\/open-gateway\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/SVI-OGW_Graphic.png\" alt=\"SVI-OGW_Graphic\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/products\/open-gateway\/\">Leverage network functions through Open Gateway APIs<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\n<h3><b>Enhancing connectivity in Africa<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the challenge is considerable, operators are taking action to improve adoption enhancing connectivity in Africa.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africell is deploying new systems to address citizen needs. Similarly, in South Africa and Rwanda, operators are deploying cutting-edge solutions to improve services and offers.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>\n<h4><b>Enabling 5G MVNO packages across multi-gen networks in South Africa<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to analysts like MVNO Index, South Africa is primed for a surge in MVNOs. The growth is facilitated in part thanks to companies like iMobility. iMobility\u2019s 5G wholesale service offers are transforming South Africa\u2019s telecoms market, removing barriers to entry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The undertaking is made possible by Squire Technologies\u2019 agile 5G IWF (Interworking Function). The issue iMobility faced was that many licensees aren\u2019t 5G-ready, lacking the means to integrate with a 5G Charging Function and Diameter protocols. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 5G IWF\u2019s forward and backwards compatibility efficiently connected iMobility\u2019s 5G CHF with multi-generation systems using Diameter or Radius protocols. The solutions enable operators with legacy systems to create their own 5G offers, benefiting from iMobility\u2019s real-time 5G billing facility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/imobility-and-squire-technologies-spearhead-south-africas-5g-surge\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Imobility-social-post.png\" alt=\"\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/major-ktrn-network-upgrade\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/KTRN-SMSC-social-media-banner-2023.png\" alt=\"KTRN SMSC \"><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>\n<h4><b>Extending mobile financial services and messaging in Rwanda<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a recent project to advance financial services for Rwandans, KTRN deployed Squire Technologies\u2019 Mirus messaging platform. The platform\u2019s SMSC, USSD Gateway and SMS campaign portal enable KTRN to deliver transformative value-added services through their 4G LTE network.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The campaign portal offers bulk SMS and A2P messaging with customer labelling, while the SMSC integrates with KTRN\u2019s IMS core, supporting SMPP SMS over Diameter and SIGTRAN towards customers and other networks. The USSD Gateway, combined with A2P messaging, opens up mobile financial service options for Rwandans.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>\n<h4><b>Improving mobile offers in Sierra Leone, The Gambia and the DRC <\/b><\/h4>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Africell is working to improve the lives of citizens in several African nations. Together with the help of Squire Technologies and NetEngage, Africell is improving mobile offers for subscribers. <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Sierra Leone, The Gambia and The Democratic Republic of Congo, Africell has deployed a combination of Squire Technologies\u2019 IWF and NetEngage\u2019s Online Charging System (OCS). The OCS caters for next-gen Voice, Video, SMS, and Data needs, providing up-to-date rating and charging functionality. The IWF integrates the OCS into Africell\u2019s existing legacy network components.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NetEngage\u2019s OCS provides up-to-date rating and charging functionality, catering to next-generation network Voice, Video, SMS, and Data needs. The advanced platform delivers robust real-time rating and charging services while seamlessly communicating with Africell\u2019s existing core network. Traversing the hybrid mix of networks, it translates and converts between multiple standards and protocols. The backwards and forwards compatibility of the IWF establishes a long-term, flexible network structure for future system integrations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of the partnership is demonstrated by the number of times Africell has repeated it in its various networks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/providing-next-generation-solutions-for-africell-in-sierra-leone\">Providing next-generation solutions for Africell in Sierra Leone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/supporting-societal-development-in-the-gambia-with-africell\">Supporting societal development in The Gambia with Africell<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/africell-goes-live-with-enhanced-mobile-connectivity-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo\">Africell goes live with enhanced mobile connectivity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The challenge of connectivity in Africa is considerable. However, the future is bright. If African countries can address affordability problems and deliver the services citizens need, the continent could experience huge economic growth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Douglas-headshot-copy.png\" alt=\"Douglas Bryce\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Right across Africa, Squire Technologies is improving network efficiency and functionality, working with partners to enable new mobile offers, facilitating MVNO creation, and expanding network functions. While we\u2019re only one part of a large, complex puzzle, we\u2019re proud to be contributing, helping to enhancing connectivity in Africa.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Douglas Bryce, Marketing Communications Specialist at Squire Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mvno-index.com\/mvnos-in-south-africa-lessons-for-emerging-markets\/\">https:\/\/mvno-index.com\/mvnos-in-south-africa-lessons-for-emerging-markets\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedocs.worldbank.org\/en\/doc\/a607bb6e3b76d2be0f3db8db34dcf73e-0140022025\/related\/5EDU-WP-15-Digital-skills-innovation-and-economic-transformation.pdf\">https:\/\/thedocs.worldbank.org\/en\/doc\/a607bb6e3b76d2be0f3db8db34dcf73e-0140022025\/related\/5EDU-WP-15-Digital-skills-innovation-and-economic-transformation.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/127720\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/linkedin-banner-overlay.png\" alt=\"linkedin banner overlay\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">[read_meter]<\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Squire Technologies is enhancing connectivity in Africa<\\\/strong><\\\/h2>\",\"title_element\":\"h2\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/enhancing-african-connectivity-2025-v2-scaled.png\",\"image_alt\":\"enhancing african connectivity 2025\",\"image_box_shadow\":\"small\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h4>Enhancing connectivity in Africa is crucial in unlocking revenue on the continent and improving lives. Overcoming myriad connectivity challenges requires new strategies that include network partnerships, multi-vendor solutions and solutions that leverage legacy infrastructure. <\\\/h4>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"padding_remove_bottom\":true,\"padding_remove_top\":true,\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"layout\":\"3-4,1-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"3-4\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Africa\\u2019s GDP could leap by $712 billion by 2050 if it can solve its connectivity gap and leverage new technologies. To do so, mobile network operators (MNOs) must:<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Improve network efficiency and interoperability.<\\\/li>\\n\n\n<li>Deliver new services and technologies.<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\\n\n\n<p><\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In recent years, Squire Technologies has been working on projects across Africa. Our 5G Interworking Function (IWF) is deployed in South Africa, enabling MVNO creation over multigeneration networks. In Rwanda, we\\u2019ve deployed our Mirus messaging platform to extend mobile financial services to citizens. 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However, predominantly, African\\u2019s utilise legacy networks, despite increasing 4G and 5G deployments.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Obstacles to closing Africa\\u2019s connectivity gap include affordability, complex multi-generation networks and varied network functionality and service requirements.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<h4>Affordability<\\\/h4>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">An entry-level device could cost the poorest people in Sub-Saharan Africa 87% of their monthly salary. 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However, 5G require a 4G fallback, and the complexity of combining 4G, 5G and entrenched legacy networks creates network problems.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Poorly maintained multigeneration networks complicate 5G integrations and hinder network efficiency, charging and management. <\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}}]},{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"1-3\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"image\":\"wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/11\\\/MGNT-Whitepaper-website-download-icon-image-1.png\",\"image_alt\":\"MGNT Whitepape\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"link\":\"https:\\\/\\\/squire-technologies.co.uk\\\/solutions\\\/solutions-for-managing-multi-generation-network-transformation\\\/\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><b><a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/squire-technologies.co.uk\\\/solutions\\\/solutions-for-managing-multi-generation-network-transformation\\\/\\\">Managing Multi-Generation Network Transformations<\\\/a><\\\/b><\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\",\"text_align\":\"center\"}}]}]},{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<h4>Varied network functionality and service requirements<\\\/h4>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Satisfying the distinct function and service needs of different segments across various African regions requires solutions to improve network management. Without network management and interworking solutions, operators face a difficult challenge of generating revenue while deploying 5G and new services. The challenge will become impossible if operators choose the path of inflexible, big vendor network solutions.<\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Big vendor solution bundles may seem like an easy option, but they make networks rigid. Once in place, they can limit scaling and reactions to market demands. 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Telcos must improve their margins so they can pass on savings to customers and reinvest in infrastructure and services. <\\\/p>\\n\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Some ways that operators might be able to address affordability in Africa include: <\\\/p>\",\"margin\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<ul style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">\\n\n\n<li>Expanding MVNO creation to target niche segments, thereby lowering overheads and improving affordability.\\n\n\n<ul>\\n\n\n<li>Recently, Nigeria has experienced considerable growth in MVNOs. 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