Yaounde, December 4, 2025 – Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL) has officially formalized a contractual agreement with Ethio telecom to accelerate the digital transformation of Cameroon. The two operators signed a historic Master Service Agreement (MSA) today, solidifying a collaborative relationship that began when CAMTEL executives visited Ethiopia in April 2025.
During that initial benchmarking visit, CAMTEL leadership observed firsthand the pivotal role Ethio telecom has played in accelerating the “Digital Ethiopia” national agenda. This engagement highlighted Ethio telecom’s exemplary leadership, robust project execution, and commercial expertise, demonstrated through its comprehensive portfolio of innovative digital solutions for individuals and enterprises.
Motivated by this execution model, CAMTEL sought to replicate similar digital achievements in Cameroon. CAMTEL’s primary strategic objective is to catalyze a thriving national digital economy, characterized by the digitalization of government services, the introduction of inclusive digital financial solutions, and wireless network modernization. To this end, it has selected Ethio telecom as its strategic partner to support this vision.
Through this partnership, Ethio telecom will provide high-level consultancy and cross-immersion opportunities to help CAMTEL navigate and realize Cameroon’s transformation. The partnership focuses on implementing solutions across four specific strategic pillars:
- Mobile Money Innovation:Development and launch of the “Blue Money” electronic payment service to drive financial inclusion.
- Sovereign Infrastructure:Support for the digitization of public services and the establishment of a sovereign Government Cloud.
- Network Modernization:Strategic support for network upgrades to 4G, 5G, and innovative solutions for superior connectivity.
- Organizational Transformation:Supporting CAMTEL’s organizational shift, specifically regarding information systems, work system automation, and customer-centric culture.
Beyond these core pillars, the agreement creates a dynamic framework for broader collaboration. As the partnership evolves, the scope will expand to include strategic cooperation in innovative Enterprise solutions, Digital Lifestyle Services, Interconnect frameworks, and the rollout of Value-Added Services (VAS).
Through this strategic synergy, CAMTEL is empowered to accelerate the comprehensive digitalization of Cameroon, fostering a robust digital economy that delivers inclusive value to its citizens. In parallel, for Ethio telecom, this alliance creates a direct pathway to operationalize its ‘Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy.’ In doing so, the company is successfully navigating ‘beyond’ domestic borders, demonstrating its capacity to lead digital transformation on a regional scale.
About CAMTEL
Cameroon Telecommunications (CAMTEL), established in 1998, is the Cameroon state-owned telecommunications operator delivering fixed, mobile, internet, and data center services across all 10 regions of the country. CAMTEL operates the national fiber-optic backbone—over 15,000 km—and holds nationwide infrastructure critical for digital transformation, including ADSL, FTTH, leased lines, VPNs, and satellite services. Its flagship data center, located at Zamengoué near Yaoundé, is the first and only Tier III certified facility in Central Africa, designed to enhance local data sovereignty and support the regional digital economy.
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About Ethio telecom
Ethio telecom is Africa’s pioneering, integrated telecom and digital solutions provider, driving the nation’s digital transformation since 1894. With a subscriber base of 86.1 million and over 57.59 million telebirr users, we leverage our expansive network of over 10,200 mobile sites to deliver comprehensive digital ecosystems. Guided by our “Next Horizon: Digital & Beyond 2028 Strategy,” our portfolio spans from Basic Connectivity to advanced Enterprise Solutions, Data Center, Public Cloud, AI, FinTech and e-commerce. Committed to sustainable development, we are aggressively expanding Green Energy solutions and EV charging infrastructure while empowering communities across Ethiopia and beyond.
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