National Strategy to Increase Network Utilization and Broadband Take-up
The challenge The Government of Rwanda aimed to optimise national broadband network utilisation and increase broadband take-up, but lacked a consolidated assessment of the technical, financial, regulatory, and operational factors shaping these outcomes. Policymakers needed a clear set of strategic options backed by robust data and analysis to guide decisions on pricing, investment, and network […]
Communication Network Expansion Feasibility Study and Advisory Services for the Government and NREN
The challenge Mozambique’s GovNET and MoRENet networks have limited coverage, ageing infrastructure, and unsustainable operating models. The government needed a national connectivity strategy to meet growing digital service needs, strengthen resilience, and explore opportunities for infrastructure sharing and private sector participation. Project outline Mapped and classified rural settlements based on priority intervention criteria. Assessed reuse […]
Africa50 – Due Diligence
The challenge Africa50 sought an independent validation of a major terrestrial fibre-optic cable investment spanning multiple African countries. The challenge was to verify that the technical design, financial assumptions, and regulatory conditions were robust, while identifying risks that could impact the investment’s viability. Project outline Assessed demand potential and evaluated planned cable routes. Conducted SWOT […]
Feasibility Study for the Development of the Amilcar Cabral Submarine Cable
The challenge ECOWAS required a full feasibility study for a new regional submarine cable. The challenge was to assess demand, supply, technical configuration, environmental and social impacts, and financial viability across multiple countries. Governance and institutional arrangements also needed to be defined for a complex regional initiative. Project outline Conducted a regional landscape review of […]
Subsea Cables Advisory Support Services
The challenge AryaCell sought to identify viable international northbound capacity routes to Europe by evaluating regional subsea plans, landing station options, and terrestrial connectivity links. The challenge was to assess feasibility, commercial viability, and the economic impact of potential subsea investments and transit routing options. Project outline Conducted market and competitor research to inform strategic […]
Technical Assistance in Developing a Cross-Border Internet Capacity Sales Strategy to Neighboring Countries
Project outline The challenge is to position Guinea-Bissau as a regional hub for cross-border internet by assessing capacity, demand, and connectivity opportunities, while navigating regulatory, investment, and interoperability constraints to develop a competitive and sustainable strategy for regional transit and pricing. Project outline Assess Guinea’s current and future internet transit capacity, national demand, and regional […]
The World Bank (Southern & Central Africa) – Broadband Missing Links and Regional Market Enabling Environment
Project outline The main challenge of this assignment was to assess and address broadband connectivity gaps across 14 Southern African countries, identifying missing fiber routes, national backbone expansions, and data infrastructure needs such as IXPs and data centers. The study required balancing technical, regulatory, and market considerations while projecting long-term bandwidth demand, mapping current and […]
Technical and Commercial Due Diligence
Project outline The main challenge of this assignment was to conduct a comprehensive technical, commercial, regulatory, and financial due diligence for a new regional terrestrial fiber-optic cable investment. The study needed to validate key project assumptions, identify risks that could threaten the investment, assess cross-border connectivity solutions, and evaluate technical designs, operational plans, and market […]
Feasibility Study on the Extension of the Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) Network in Kenya
The challenge The challenge is to assess the nationwide OPGW network extension by aligning existing infrastructure, market needs, and government priorities with environmental, social, financial, and institutional constraints. The study must balance sustainability, economic viability, climate resilience, and digital inclusion while delivering accurate technical designs and a practical implementation and governance framework to support Kenya’s […]
Kenya Public Digital Infrastructure Options Assessment and Pre-Feasibility Study
Project outline The main challenge of this assignment is to evaluate Kenya’s public digital infrastructure comprehensively, identifying gaps in connectivity, assessing current network capacity and performance, and projecting future demand. The study must balance technical, financial, and social considerations to develop feasible upgrade options and expansion strategies, while recommending a business model that maximizes economic […]