Over $400 Million Investment in SL Telecom to Boost internet Access

Sierra Leone’s telecommunications sector has attracted more than $400 million in investment over the past five years, according to the Minister of Communications, Technology and Innovation, Salima M. Bah.

Speaking as keynote speaker at the 7th Consumer Parliament held at the Kenema City Council Hall, Minister Bah highlighted improvements in infrastructure, coverage, and service quality, describing them as “massive investments that are changing how Sierra Leoneans connect.”

She said the $400 million invested since 2021 came from the government, development partners, and the private sector.

Other figures presented by the Minister include: 14 out of 16 districts now connected to the national fibre backbone; a 90 per cent increase in nationwide network coverage; an 88 per cent improvement in service quality delivered by mobile network operators; and the introduction of 5G technology, aimed at expanding digital access and speed.