Airtel has announced the launch of its 3.75G mobile platform in Burkina Faso, West Africa
According to the company, the granting of the 3G license by the Burkina Faso government is an important milestone as it will contribute to the development of the country and facilitate Internet access for all residents.
Tiemoko Coulibaly, CEO of Airtel Africa - Francophone region said, “3G technology will give our customers the opportunity to interact with cellular technology in a different way. This is why Airtel doesn’t see 3G as a product, but rather as a platform that enables our subscribers to experience data better.”
The company explained that the improved technology will enhance multimedia functionality and provide high speed mobile broadband and internet access, allowing users to make video calls, watch live TV, send and receive emails and download music from their handheld devices.
Using HSPA+ technology, Airtel said the 3G network will reach speeds of up to 21 mbps and is one of the fastest available networks in the world.
Hervé-Njapoum Olivier, managing director of Airtel Burkina Faso said, “Airtel’s 3.75G network will enhance the social, cultural and commercial participation of the people of Burkina Faso and it will connect them with the global community.”
Once deployed in Ouagadougou, the 3.75G network will be rolled out in other cities such as Bobo-Dioulasso, Ouahigouya Koudougou, Banfora and Ziniaré.
Olivier said, “Our 3G platform will allow subscribers to combine the enormous potential of the Internet with the convenience of cellular phones and other mobile devices. It will unleash the potential of our youth by providing quick access to the Internet for learning, sharing, social networks, creation and access to educational and musical content.
“For small and medium enterprises, it will allow the entrepreneur to adopt a highly mobile way of working with very fast access to emails and the Internet. For the larger companies, they can increase their productivity with high-speed Internet,” he added.
