- MSTelcom expands Angola’s digital infrastructure with cloud, satellite, and automation solutions.
- Partnerships and tech upgrades position MSTelcom as a leader in national ICT transformation.
A driving force in Angola’s digital transformation
Since its founding in 1997, MSTelcom has emerged as a central player in Angola’s telecommunications sector. As a subsidiary of the state-owned Sonangol Group, it has evolved from offering basic telephony to delivering cloud services, cybersecurity, satellite communications, and high-speed internet. With infrastructure including fibre-optics, microwave, VSAT networks, and a Tier III ASA data centre, MSTelcom supports key industries such as energy, finance, government, and enterprise.
Recent partnerships—such as with Emerson for industrial automation—and showcases at ANGOTIC 2024 underline the company’s innovation momentum. By promoting satellite connectivity through ANGOSAT-2 and entering network-sharing agreements with Angola Telecom, MSTelcom is helping to raise national digital service standards and improve infrastructure resilience.
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Opportunities and challenges in Angola’s evolving telecom sector
While Angola has over 13 million mobile users, fixed-line penetration remains low due to high rural deployment costs, limited infrastructure, and affordability barriers. The country is accelerating digitalisation through initiatives like the SACS submarine cable, improving international connectivity.
Within this evolving landscape, MSTelcom is actively expanding its services—from cloud and hosting to drone-powered inspections and security systems—while pushing fibre deployment across strategic zones. By embracing innovation, forging public-private partnerships, and investing in next-gen technologies, MSTelcom positions itself as a cornerstone of Angola’s digital economy. Its efforts not only strengthen national infrastructure but also support economic diversification and regional ICT leadership.
