Experience Africell’s blazing 5G network in Sierra Leone. Stream your favorite movies in 4K, make video calls with your loved ones without buffering or lag, enjoy a quality gaming experience, and carry out downloads with super-fast speeds with the Africell 5G network.
Simply put, 5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology. With download speeds up to 10 times faster than its predecessor, Africell’s 5G will reinvent how we use the internet and usher in a new phase of technological advancement with never-before-seen innovations and applications.
5G is the fifth generation of wireless communication technology, succeeding 4G/LTE. It offers faster data speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity, enabling a wide range of new applications and services.
5G provides significantly faster data speeds (up to several gigabits per second), lower latency (reducing delays to milliseconds), and improved capacity to connect numerous devices simultaneously, which sets it apart from the previous 4G technology.
The rollout has already started, and additional coverage areas will be added on a weekly basis. We are currently live with sites in Freetown, the plan is to have most of Africell sites in the cities of Sierra Leone upgraded to 5G in the next two years.
Yes, you need a 5G-compatible device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to access 5G networks. Older devices designed for 4G/LTE won’t be able to utilize 5G capabilities.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and various regulatory agencies state that 5G is safe and complies with established safety guidelines. Extensive research is continually being conducted to assess any potential health risks associated with 5G.
The rollout of 5G brings several benefits to customers, including:
• Faster speed (up to 100 times faster than 4G).
• Faster data speeds for smoother streaming and downloads.
• Reduced latency for real-time applications like Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and gaming.
• Enhanced capacity to support a large number of connected devices.
• Improved energy efficiency for more sustainable wireless communication.
The main applications of 5G include:
• Enhanced mobile broadband for faster internet on smartphones and tablets.
• Internet of Things (IoT) for connecting various smart devices and sensors.
• Industrial automation and robotics for increased productivity and efficiency.
• Smart cities with connected infrastructure for better urban management.
• Virtual and augmented reality experiences with low latency and high data speeds.
• Remote healthcare and telesurgery with real-time data transmission.
With 5G’s faster data speeds, data consumption may increase for activities like downloading movies or consuming large content. However, Africell will offer larger data bundles for 5G, and for applications like WhatsApp and OTT, data consumption will remain similar since they don’t require high-speed data.
New phones, such as iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S10 and above, support 5G. Customers with older devices can upgrade to 5G-compatible phones. Also, customers don’t require a sim upgrade for customers already on 4G.
Africell plans to go live with the e-SIM product in mid-August, and VoLTE (Voice over LTE) will also be ready to go live.
Yes, 5G can be used for fixed wireless internet connections, providing an alternative to traditional wired broadband in challenging or costly areas.
While 5G is expected to become the dominant standard for mobile communication, 4G is likely to coexist for several years. 4G will continue to support older devices and act as a fallback network in areas where 5G coverage is not yet available.
