Mozambique aims to expand digital access within the country. For this reason, it has launched a pilot project to provide connectivity in rural areas using satellite antennas. The project is expected to benefit 15,000 people.
Collaboration Between Government and Private Sector
The pilot project for rural connectivity is being implemented by the Government through the Communications Regulatory Authority (INCM) and the private sector, with collaboration from BDQ Mobile, Movitel, VANU, and Spacecom. T
he new antenna model to be used in the project has a satellite solution that covers an area of 50 km.
Minister’s Vision for Digital Inclusion
The country’s Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga, spoke about the project as follows:
“This historic moment represents a giant step forward for the connectivity project, as the right of every citizen to communicate in this digital age. It is a digital inclusion project that seeks to guarantee access and opportunities for technologies in any geographic location.”
“We intend to bring quality and affordable Internet to all communities, especially those that cannot afford to pay for the service. We must ensure that we are planting a seed today and we must ensure that we have many of these antennas in the near future.”
Impact on Education, Technology, and Health
According to the Minister, access to education, technology, and health services, among others, can also be created through this project.
Helena Fernandes, the President of the INCM Board of Directors, stated that the project began in 2024 and that the “Internet for All by 2030” initiative was presented to potential partners.
So far, two antennas have been installed as part of the project: one in Xinavane, Magude district, and the other in Pessene, Moamba district.