The Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) has launched a pilot phase for national roaming to eliminate "shadow zones" and expand connectivity across Mozambique.
The initiative follows the National Roaming Regulation in Telecommunications under Decree No. 12/2025, according to the regulator.
The trial enables customers of Tmcel, Vodacom, and Movitel to switch to rival infrastructures in areas where their own provider's signal is weak or absent.
It is a crucial step towards digital inclusion nationwide, said the INCM.
Mozambique recorded 19.1 million active mobile connections as of late 2025, covering roughly 53% of the population. The new roaming framework is designed to bridge the remaining coverage gaps by utilising existing infrastructure more efficiently.
Scheduled to run until 15 May, the trial focuses on voice and SMS services across several regions, including Quissico Sede in Inhambane, Ntemangau and Cachembe Sede in Tete, and Muirrua in Zambezia. The pilot also encompasses Nacala-a-Velha Sede in Nampula and Chissimbire in Niassa.
"During this phase, the INCM and the operators will focus on technical monitoring and ensuring service quality and interoperability," said the INCM.
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