Airtel Africa introduces Telesonic, a new fibre unit, aiming to revolutionize the continent’s wholesale data market and enhance connectivity in critical sectors like education and healthcare.
Leveraging terrestrial fibre assets and submarine cable systems, Telesonic spans approximately 75,000km across 14 markets, offering comprehensive solutions for both terrestrial fibre and submarine cables.
CEO Segun Ogunsanya expresses optimism about Telesonic’s impact on Africa’s digital landscape, emphasizing Airtel Africa’s commitment to providing cutting-edge fibre-optic solutions.
Additionally, Airtel Africa’s ambitious plans include deploying 1,000 locally assembled electric buses by 2026, contributing to sustainable development in Africa’s transportation sector.
With recent announcements of a $100 million share buyback program and a leadership transition, Airtel Africa demonstrates its commitment to value creation and operational excellence.
