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06 February 2025
The Burkinabe government has decided to allocate the 3600-3800 MHz frequency band to the mobile service under the National Frequency Band Allocation Plan (PNAF) updated by decree in the Council of Ministers.
According to the Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (ARCEP), this paves the way for 5G and next-generation services.
The 3600-3800 MHz band is part of the 3.5 GHz band (3300 MHz to 4200 MHz) which is the preferred option for 5G deployments worldwide according to the Global Association of Telephone Operators (GSMA).
“Its ability to provide both coverage and capacity, combined with good spectrum availability, makes it an ideal band for 5G. The prioritization of a particular band is also resulting in a rapidly developing ecosystem, with the launch of increasingly affordable devices,” said the GSMA.
The deployment of 5G could support the Burkinabe government’s digital transformation ambitions.
