12 November 2024

Cellcom Guinea is considering renewing its 2G, 3G and 4G licenses. This topic was discussed during an audience granted by Rose Pola Pricemou, Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, to a delegation from the company.

Cellcom’s willingness to renew its licenses demonstrates its intention to remain active in the Guinean telecoms market, despite its difficulties in maintaining its position there. Its market share has fallen from 21% in 2014 to only 4.6% (out of 14 million subscribers) in the second quarter of 2024, according to data from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ARPT).

These discussions come at the same time as MTN is finalizing its withdrawal from the Guinean telecoms market. While this departure of MTN could represent a growth opportunity for Cellcom.