Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have signed a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement covering Mozambique, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aiming to expand digital connectivity while cutting operational costs.
The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will see both companies share fibre networks and tower infrastructure to accelerate the rollout of high-speed internet services, particularly in underserved areas.
By leveraging each other’s assets, the telecom giants aim to speed up the rollout of digital services, deliver faster internet speeds, and improve service reliability.