Orange Sierra Leone commissions new network site in Mathonkara to boost rural connectivity
Date: 2025-11-01
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
Orange
Sierra Leone has commissioned a new network site in Mathonkara, extending
high-speed mobile coverage across communities between Magburaka and Bumbuna as
part of its ongoing national connectivity expansion program.
The
site was launched by the Minister of Communication, Technology and Innovation,
Salima Monormah Bah, alongside Orange Sierra Leone CEO, Sekou Amadou Bah, with
Members of Parliament, traditional authorities and local stakeholders in
attendance.
The
new installation is expected to significantly improve internet speeds, network
reliability and digital access for thousands of residents in the district.
According to Orange Sierra Leone, the investment aligns with its broader
commitment to deepen digital inclusion, support education access, spur
entrepreneurship, and enable socio-economic participation across rural regions.
Orange
Sierra Leone maintains that it remains the only operator offering 4G coverage
nationwide and says it will continue to scale network infrastructure to support
Sierra Leone’s digital transformation goals.
The
company states that expanding last-mile coverage remains central to unlocking
new economic opportunities and ensuring that every community can participate in
the country’s technology-driven future.
