Nokia, iSAT Africa Partner to Expand Rural Connectivity in Liberia

Nokia has announced a strategic partnership with iSAT Africa to improve rural connectivity in Liberia, aiming to bridge the digital divide and provide reliable, affordable network access to underserved communities. Over the next three years, this collaboration will deploy Nokia’s Rural Connect solution across approximately 200 sites in Liberia’s rural areas.

The deployment will feature Nokia’s cutting-edge AirScale radio portfolio, including Massive MIMO radios, remote radio heads, and base stations. iSAT Africa will also leverage Nokia’s MantaRay Network Management solutions, which offer a unified, automated view of the network for enhanced monitoring and management. This will address critical challenges such as limited coverage and the digital divide in remote regions.

By expanding network coverage beyond major cities, the partnership seeks to drive socio-economic development in Liberia’s remote areas. The 200-site expansion will enhance iSAT Africa’s network reach, providing mobile network operators with a cost-effective, efficient solution that will enable rural communities to access essential services and foster social and economic progress.

Osama Said, Customer Team Head for West Africa and Enterprise at Nokia, stated, “We are proud to collaborate with iSAT Africa on this vital initiative to enhance connectivity in rural Liberia. Our Rural Connect solution ensures robust coverage in remote areas, providing voice and data services to historically underserved communities. This partnership marks a significant step towards reducing the digital divide and promoting socio-economic development.”

Rakesh Kukreja, Founder and Managing Director at iSAT Africa, commented, “Our partnership with Nokia reflects our commitment to reducing the digital divide and improving connectivity across Liberia. The Nokia Rural Connect solution features lean, energy-efficient, and easily deployable technologies that will help us extend coverage into underserved areas. This deployment will reinforce our leadership in providing Network as a Service and significantly improve lives by offering reliable voice and data services, connecting the unconnected.”

This partnership underscores the dedication of both Nokia and iSAT Africa to advancing digital inclusion and bringing the benefits of connectivity to every corner of Liberia.