Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) and electricity company SOCADEL have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore infrastructure sharing, with the aim of reducing deployment costs, improving network resilience and strengthening service delivery across Cameroon.
The agreement was signed on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Yaoundé. It establishes a framework for consultations on opportunities to share existing networks and infrastructure between the two companies.
Under the proposed cooperation, CAMTEL could expand its fibre-optic network by using selected SOCADEL infrastructure and rights-of-way. The arrangement could help diversify transmission routes and improve network resilience, supporting connectivity from the national backbone to the last mile.
For SOCADEL, access to CAMTEL’s connectivity capabilities could facilitate the interconnection of its agencies, operational centres and other strategic sites. This could support the modernisation of its electricity network and improve communications across its operations.
Both companies said the initiative would help maximise the value of existing infrastructure investments, improve operational efficiency and limit the costs associated with deploying new networks.
The proposed partnership also reflects efforts to strengthen cooperation between Cameroon’s telecommunications and energy sectors, with both companies seeking to develop more reliable and resilient infrastructure.
The signing of the MoU marks the beginning of the consultation process. Further studies will determine the technical, legal and economic arrangements for the proposed infrastructure sharing, while ensuring compliance with safety requirements and preserving each company’s responsibilities.
