Enabling connectivity

Connecting everyone to digital services, particularly in Africa, is a significant challenge for many Africans in rural areas. Expanding rural networks can often be more challenging and offer a lower return on investment due to lower population densities. New approaches, partnerships and a blend of technologies will help us overcome some of these barriers and deliver universal coverage. To drive digital inclusion to the hardest-to-connect communities, Vodacom has made good progress increasing 4G population coverage in sub-Saharan Africa. We are also increasing investment in rural areas, helping to overcome barriers to connectivity and digitisation. We also offer SME financial services and preferential and localised procurement to drive inclusion.