Cable company, MainOne has announced that it is on schedule to launch its services in Ivory Coast by October. The company says work is ongoing at the cable landing station and data centre in the Grand-Bassam technology free trade zone in Abidjan. MainOne received a major investment from the Orange Group in 2018 to boost internet connectivity in francophone Africa, the partnership covers the construction of stations in Abidjan and Dakar. When completed, these stations will be a boost to the digital economy in francophone Africa which has seen an increase in interest from investors. However, there’s a need for a functioning and competitive marketplace for citizens to enjoy the full benefits of new internet infrastructure.
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