Infobip, Bayobab tie-up to transform SMS services in Africa

The MTN Group-owned company says the new route is an important step towards boosting the region's digital economy, trade, and economic growth.

The company's fibre segment's external revenue increased slightly as cable cuts hindered the completion and implementation of some contracts.

As part of a growth drive, Africa’s largest telco is focusing on improving operations and performance in key markets.

Bayobab acquired additional fibre operating licences in critical markets, including Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Central African Republic.

Bayobab said the landing today means Ghanaian and Nigerian service providers will be able to obtain capacity in carrier-neutral data centres.

The landing is an essential step towards fulfilling its aim of connecting Africa with next-generation digital products, says the company.

The international fibre company talks to ITWeb Africa about its ambitions, the priorities to make that happen and infrastructure sharing.

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita stated that this development paves the way for enhanced connectivity, collaboration, and innovation.

The Project East2West partnership will help bridge Africa’s connectivity gap by improving broadband access for landlocked African countries.

MTN says the rebrand is the first step in the business transformation journey to structurally separate its fibre business, targeted for completion by 2024.

The company is scaling MTN Group’s fibre ambitions to meet growing demand for international connectivity.