Camtel Plans 245 New Mobile Sites to Narrow Network Gap With Rivals

Camtel plans 245 new mobile sites to narrow network gap with rivals Cameroon’s state-owned telecom operator, Camtel plans to deploy 245 new mobile sites under its Mobile Network Expansion (MNE) project, which would increase its declared network from 473 to 718 sites, a 51.8% rise. The investment aims to strengthen Camtel’s own infrastructure as the operator remains well behind Orange and MTN in mobile subscribers and revenue. On September 17, 2026, Camtel announced the arrival in Zamengoe of a second shipment of equipment from China. The equipment entered Cameroon through the Port of Kribi in 35 40-foot containers. The MNE program…