The Somali National Communications Authority (NCA) is preparing to launch 5G in the country.
The regulator launched the consultation process for the National 5G Strategy that it is currently developing. Industry players have until 2 November to give their opinion on the subject.
The new strategy designs a specialized roadmap for the allocation of 5G spectrum and the development of the resulting infrastructure. The document emphasizes harmonized spectrum integrations in different bands and highlights the paramount importance of ecosystem preparedness. This includes the maturity of user devices and network equipment.
Minister of state for communications and technology (MOCT) Ahmed Dirie said that the development of the 5G Strategy reflects the government’s ambition to accelerate the development of information and communication technologies in Somalia, in line with the ICT Policy and Strategy 2019-2024.
