Orange DRC begins testing 5G
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- 13 Jun 2023
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Orange DRC, a subsidiary of the French-owned Orange group, asserts its status as the pioneering operator to initiate 5G testing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
As reported by wearetech.africa, the Congolese authorities are enthusiastic about enhancing connectivity and recognize the potential economic opportunities that 5G can bring. The increasing demand for digital services in Africa has created a ripe environment for leveraging technologies like big data, AI, and augmented reality in conjunction with 5G.
Although Orange DRC did not disclose specific details about the trials, they emphasized that this technology would enable connections of up to 1Gbps, and the reduced latency of 5G would facilitate the integration of IoT applications.
Addressing the digital divide, Orange DRC recently introduced its FTTH service in Gombe, with plans to expand coverage to other municipalities in the coming months.
Residential customers can choose from fiber packages offering download speeds of 30Mbps, 100Mbps, or 200Mbps, priced at $59, $99, and $149 per month respectively.
For business customers, there is an option to subscribe to downlink speeds of up to 500Mbps for $350 per month.
According to the World Bank, the DRC, which is roughly the size of Western Europe and the largest country in Sub-Saharan Africa, ranks among the five poorest countries globally. Approximately 62% of the Congolese population, equivalent to around 60 million people, live on less than $2.15 per day.
