Telecoms solutions firm A3&O has announced plans to provide long term evolution (LTE) security solutions to mobile operators in Africa and key European nations.

In a statement, A3&O revealed that it has signed a reseller agreement to provide Stoke's LTE security gateways to its clients.

Stoke is a provider of LTE security solutions that safeguard communications between radio access networks and the operator core.

Meanwhile, A3&O has partnered with mobile networks, ISPs, governments, and banks to deliver technologies and telecoms solutions across the whole Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.The company has offices in the United Kingdom, Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia and South Africa.

According to A3&O, Africa's LTE architectures are prone to vulnerabilities, therefore security has moved to the forefront for mobile broadband infrastructure requirements.

"Mobile broadband operators use an extremely diverse portfolio of LTE equipment and solutions," said A3&O chief executive officer, Sameh Abdelaziz, in a statement.

ABI Research has predicted that by the end of 2018 half of Africa’s population is forecast to be covered by LTE networks.

In Africa, more than 10 countries have introduced LTE networks. Among these countries include South Africa, Ghana, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Angola.