Phase3 Telecom is calling for increased investment in digital infrastructure to accelerate inclusive economic development across West Africa. The company made the appeal during the Africa Spotlight panel at CCT Global 2025.
The panel brought together executives from major global technology firms, including Meta, Google, and Microsoft, alongside wholesale network operators. Discussions focused on bridging Africa’s connectivity gap and the role of cross-border digital infrastructure in supporting regional development.
Phase3 Telecom, with over two decades of experience in the sector, has been instrumental in building core telecom infrastructure in Africa. Led by Executive Chairman Stanley Jegede, the company has deployed fibre optic networks across Nigeria and neighbouring countries, while expanding access through national fibre initiatives and integrated satellite broadband services.
At CCT Global 2025, Phase3 urged, the need for secure, scalable, and future-ready digital ecosystems. The company also underscored the importance of regulatory alignment and multi-stakeholder collaboration to strengthen the continent’s digital resilience.
Operating one of the most extensive aerial fibre networks in West Africa, Phase3 offers fibre transmission, broadband connectivity, enterprise solutions, satellite services, and colocation infrastructure. The company continues to position itself as a driver of digital transformation across governments, businesses, and underserved communities in Africa.
