04 March 2025

Unitel has reported that it operates more than 300 sites powered by 100% solar energy and about 100 hybrid sites.

The operator says that this reduces its reliance on fossil fuels while improving connectivity in remote areas where access to electricity can be complicated.

Like other African mobile operators, Unitel is highly sensitive to the region’s energy challenges. The use of solar energy is part of Unitel’s efforts to accelerate coverage across the entire Angolan territory. By the end of October 2024, Unitel’s 4G covered 22 localities, 179 communes and 130 municipalities. 3G was available in 44 localities, 246 communes and 158 municipalities. 5G covered 5.5% of municipalities and 2.2% of communes.