Liberia, located on the West African coast, is characterised by a tropical rainforest climate and a population of over 5 million people. There is an uneven population distribution, with a high concentration in the capital city of Monrovia, while rural areas remain sparsely populated. This poses a significant challenge for telecommunications infrastructure, which is still in a developing state, as the remote and inaccessible terrain makes it difficult to extend services beyond urban areas. Investments have been made in submarine cable interconnection via the ACE, boosting Liberia’s connectivity to international networks. However, the country has a limited power infrastructure, which impacts the widespread adoption of technology. Liberia has made progress in renewable energy, particularly in off-grid solar home systems, but the sector is still in its infancy with a lack of comprehensive regulatory frameworks and low levels of awareness among consumers.
Mobile Network Operators
The are 3 companies operating mobile networks in this region.
LTC Mobile is a telecommunications company that operates within the borders of Liberia. The company's primary focus is on providing mobile telecommunication services to the Liberian populace.
Orange Liberia is a subsidiary of the French multinational telecommunications corporation, Orange S.A. It operates as a telecommunication services provider in Liberia, offering a range of mobile, internet, and IPTV services. The Orange brand, under which Orange Liberia operates, originated in the United Kingdom in 1994 after Hutchison Whampoa acquired a controlling stake in Microtel Communications. The company was subsequently acquired by France Télécom in 2000, and the France Télécom company was rebranded to Orange on 1 July 2013. Orange S.A. is partly owned by the French government, who...