MWC 2025: Expand 4G Coverage to 95% of Africa’s Population by 2027- Axian Telecom Group CEO

Axian Telecom Group CEO Hassan Jaber has announced a bold commitment to expand 4G coverage to 95% of Africa’s total population by the end of 2027 as part of a sweeping effort to accelerate digital inclusion and position the continent at the heart of the global digital economy.

Speaking at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 on Tuesday, October 21, Jaber said the African continent is poised to “redefine how it learns, works, and competes” through technology-driven transformation. He called the digital revolution “the foundation for more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient progress across Africa.”

“The digital world offers boundless potential for entrepreneurs to scale their ideas, businesses to reach new markets, and governments to work more efficiently,” Jaber said. “Yet these opportunities come with challenges — from limited access to affordable data to gaps in digital skills and reliable power.”

Jaber highlighted YAT, Axian’s unified Pan-African mobile network brand, and MIP, its fixed network identity, as key enablers of a connected Africa. These brands, he said, are “bridging diversity and unity” by maintaining local relevance while creating a shared African digital identity.

Through YAT and MIP, Axian Telecom is empowering over 300,000 people and communities to unlock their digital potential. Beyond expanding connectivity, the company is also investing heavily in digital education, startup acceleration, coding bootcamps, and e-learning programmes tailored to equip Africa’s youth with future-ready skills.

“Africa’s true strength lies not only in technology but in people — especially young Africans,” Jaber said. “Nearly 60% of our population is under 35, and by 2030, we expect more than 700 million mobile subscribers—most of them women. Empowering them is key to our digital future.”

With Africa’s fintech market projected to reach $230 billion by 2025, Jaber underscored the transformative impact of digital finance on small entrepreneurs, women, and informal traders. Axian’s fintech solutions, he noted, are connecting micro-businesses to affordable, secure, and accessible financial tools.

“A small digital loan or mobile payment can unlock opportunity and growth for entire communities,” he said. “Digital inclusion is not just about technology—it’s about dignity, independence, and prosperity.”

To achieve the ambitious 4G coverage target, Axian Telecom is strengthening partnerships with both governments and international development institutions.

In collaboration with the IFD, the company has already increased 4G access significantly and plans to connect 95% of urban schools and government institutions by 2027. Additionally, through a partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), Axian is expanding its network infrastructure in Madagascar and Ghana, laying the groundwork for 5G introduction and improved public service delivery.

“When governments, policymakers, businesses, and communities unite, we can achieve what no single actor could do alone,” Jaber emphasised. “Public-private partnerships are vital to democratising the benefits of the digital age.”

Jaber also stressed that trust and ethical governance must anchor Africa’s digital transformation. Axian Telecom, he said, is committed to data protection, transparency, responsible AI adoption, and compliance with African Union frameworks.

“Trust is our most valuable currency,” he asserted. “Innovation must benefit all stakeholders, not just a few.”

To translate ambition into action, Jaber outlined four key imperatives:

1. Align Africa’s digital initiatives among governments, operators, and private players.
2. Empower telecom operators to shape policy and regulation fit for the digital age.
3. Coordinate continental efforts under a unified framework to avoid duplication.
4. Establish measurable success tools — such as a Digital Transformation Index — to ensure shared accountability.

“Large-scale transformation requires more than private initiative,” Jaber concluded. “It depends on stable, predictable public frameworks that attract investment and unlock capital for Africa’s digital future. Together, we can ensure Africa’s digital transformation is truly Africa’s own—and that no one is left behind.”

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