The United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has approved funding for a feasibility study to deploy about 1,500 mobile base stations in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria.
The project targets off-grid and underserved communities currently limited to outdated 2G and 3G networks or with no coverage at all.
The US Embassy in Abuja stated that the study will be conducted by Massachusetts-based Vanu Inc. in partnership with Georgia’s Vernonburg Group.
It will assess infrastructure needs, market conditions, legal frameworks, and financing options for the deployment.
The initiative aims to provide West Africa with an alternative to Chinese-made systems, while expanding US technology exports and improving reliable mobile and internet access in the region.
If implemented, the project is expected to connect millions of people, unlock new economic opportunities, and boost digital inclusion across the four countries.
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