Optical & Fixed Networks

Huawei to support Equatorial Guinea’s comms upgrade

Equatorial Guinea’s state-owned telecommunications operator Getesa has signed a collaboration agreement with Huawei to optimise the country’s national telecommunications network.

According to the government, this partnership marks the beginning of a new phase for Getesa.

Over the next six months, the two organisations will implement a comprehensive programme to optimise network infrastructure and significantly improve the quality of voice and data services delivered to citizens, businesses and public institutions.

The first phase of the project will focus on upgrading existing telecommunications infrastructure, expanding network capacity, increasing data transmission speeds, improving communication stability and enhancing service quality standards across the country.

According to a report on the investment website Daba Finance, the project follows an audit that found weaknesses in Getesa's network equipment, bandwidth and infrastructure, leading to congestion and poor service quality.

It adds that demand for digital services is growing in Equatorial Guinea. By the end of 2025, the country had about 1.18 million internet users, out of a population estimated at just under two million. 

State electricity company Segesa owns a national fibre-optic network spanning about 2,000 kilometres; this may also support the modernisation strategy. The government wants to use that network to expand broadband coverage beyond its current role in managing the electricity system.

Authorities have also proposed creating a dedicated company to manage and commercialize the fibre network. Huawei has apparently been identified as a potential technical partner to help develop the project and turn the infrastructure into a commercial asset supporting nationwide connectivity.



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