The Gambia is set for a major boost in digital connectivity following the signing of a landmark Share Investment and Network Modernization Agreement between The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited (GAMTEL) and YCELL Co. Ltd.
The agreement will see YCELL acquire an 80% equity stake in GAMCEL while committing GMD 6.1 billion towards modernising the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and expanding next-generation connectivity.
The investment programme includes the nationwide rollout of 4G/LTE and 5G radio access networks, upgrades to the core network, and the deployment of advanced operational and business support systems (OSS/BSS). The project will also introduce new customer relationship management (CRM) and convergent billing systems to improve service delivery and enhance customer experience.
Beyond network infrastructure, the partnership includes the construction of a new corporate headquarters for GAMCEL, the deployment of hybrid power solutions across tower sites, and the implementation of integrated revenue assurance and fraud management systems to improve operational efficiency.
The initiative also incorporates institutional capacity building, strategic branding and marketing programmes, as well as an independent technical assessment to guide the successful execution of the network modernisation project.
The agreement marks one of the most significant investments in The Gambia’s telecommunications sector, positioning the country to expand broadband access, improve service quality and accelerate its broader digital transformation agenda.G
