Telecommunications in Togo Overview

Togo's telecommunications sector has made significant strides in recent years, driven by government initiatives and increased investment. The country's mobile penetration rate has risen to over 100%, with a large proportion of the population now using mobile phones to access basic services.

The mobile market is dominated by three main operators: Moov, Togo Telecom, and Orange. These operators offer a range of services, including voice, data, and SMS.

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Togo's telecommunications industry has grown significantly since the late 1990s, with an average annual growth rate of 6% since 2015.

The sector started its revolution in the late 1990s, with the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications handing over the management of the sector to the Office des Postes et Télécommunications (OPTT) in 1986.

Togo has a highly competitive telecommunications market, with two major players dominating the market: Yas Togo and Moov Africa Togo, which held 58% and 42% of the market respectively in 2023.

Yas Togo leads the market in mobile money with about 60% market share, while Moov Africa Togo is owned by Maroc Telecom.

New players like Café Informatique et Télécommunication, GVA Togo, and Teolis are entering the market, expected to grow competition even more in the coming years.

ARCEP, the regulatory body, has emerged to promote fair competition and ensure quality services are affordable for everyone.

ARCEP follows a strategic plan focused on using data for regulation, which has led to price caps on communications, resulting in lower costs for voice calls, messaging, and internet services across the country.

Togo has made significant progress in telecommunications, with a telephone penetration rate of 73%, mobile penetration rate of 78%, and internet penetration rate of 71% since 2021.

The country has also established free roaming agreements with several countries, a big improvement for Togo which used to have some of the highest rates.

Over 90% of the population has access to 4G network coverage.

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Togo's telecommunications sector has grown by around 6% per year since 2015, thanks to government efforts to modernize and regulate the industry.

The country's telecom market is dominated by two major players: Yas Togo (58% market share) and Moov Africa Togo (42% market share).

Togo's telecom sector has made significant progress in recent years, with the introduction of free roaming agreements with several countries, mobile number portability, and price caps on communications.

Here are some key statistics on Togo's telecommunications sector:

With over 90% of the population covered by 4G networks, Togo's telecommunications sector is rapidly expanding to meet the needs of its growing population.

Radio is the most popular medium in Togo, particularly in rural areas.

The country has a state-owned radio network with multiple stations, as well as several dozen private radio stations and a few community radio stations.

Transmissions of multiple international broadcasters are available, including the BBC World Service, Gabon's Africa No. 1, and Radio France Internationale (RFI).

There are two state-owned TV stations with multiple transmission sites, and 5 private TV stations broadcast locally.

Cable TV service is available in Togo, but the main TV station is the government-owned Television Togolaise.

Fixed broadband subscriptions are limited, with only 5,560 subscriptions in 2012, which is 158th in the world.

Togo has made significant progress in expanding its internet penetration rate, reaching 71% since 2021.

The country has a relatively low number of internet users, with 278,442 users in 2012, which is 4.0% of the population, ranking 191st in the world.

Togo's wireless broadband subscribers have increased to 47,892, ranking 125th in the world, with 0.7% of the population having access to this service.

In 2012, Togo had allocated only 13,312 IPv4 addresses, which is less than 0.05% of the world total.

Here are some key statistics on Togo's internet penetration rate and wireless broadband subscribers:

Togo's telecommunications sector is rapidly expanding, with a growing number of mobile phone subscribers.

The country's mobile penetration rate has increased significantly, reaching 70% of the population in 2020.

Togo has a relatively low fixed broadband penetration rate, with only 1.5% of the population having access to the internet.

The government has implemented measures to improve the country's telecommunications infrastructure, including the deployment of 4G networks.

Togo's telecommunications sector is expected to continue growing, driven by increasing demand for mobile services and the expansion of internet access.