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Congo Telecom at OSIANE: Connecting a digital future
Congo Telecom participated in OSIANE 2025, the Central African forum for digital innovation, reaffirming its status as a key driver of regional connectivity. Held in Brazzaville, the event brought together public and private stakeholders to explore strategies for inclusive digital development. As a state-owned operator, Congo Telecom presented its national infrastructure plans and expanding fibre-optic backbone to support services in education, healthcare, and governance.
The company also used the forum to strengthen partnerships and advocate for digital sovereignty and cross-border collaboration. In its sessions, Congo Telecom addressed the importance of local content hosting, international connectivity through submarine cables, and the digital inclusion of rural populations. OSIANE provided the platform to connect with regional actors and position Congo Telecom as a bridge between national policy and regional tech growth.
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Congo Telecom’s role and sector challenges
Congo Telecom operates the country’s core digital infrastructure, including fibre networks, international gateways, and wholesale internet services. This mandate places the company at the heart of the Republic of Congo’s digital transformation agenda. However, the industry faces structural challenges such as limited last-mile infrastructure, high dependency on foreign bandwidth, and insufficient access in non-urban areas.
To address these gaps, Congo Telecom is pursuing data centre modernisation and expanding cross-border fibre links with neighbouring states. The company is also targeting enterprise clients and public institutions through cloud, security, and e-government services. Despite growing competition from mobile providers, Congo Telecom’s infrastructure ownership and strategic focus on connectivity make it a key player in the region’s digital future. Events like OSIANE continue to amplify its role in building a resilient, inclusive internet ecosystem for Central Africa.
