# Helios Towers telecommunications expansion in Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/helios-towers-telecommunications-expansion-in-africa
> Updated: 2026-09-29T08:50:35.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Helios Towers has expanded its telecommunications footprint and social impact initiatives in Africa. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the company reached a milestone of operating 3,000 telecommunications sites after 15 years of operations. This infrastructure supports mobile coverage for over 40 million people, including 673 sites in rural areas that facilitate mobile payments, digital information, and messaging.

Building on its infrastructure capabilities, Helios Towers entered a multi-year partnership with UNICEF to improve internet connectivity and digital learning for youth across the continent. The collaboration supports UNICEF initiatives such as Giga, which aims to connect every school to the internet by 2030, and the Learning Passport. Initial efforts under this partnership will focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Malawi, and Tanzania.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Helios Towers and UNICEF partner to expand digital learning in Africa

Helios Towers and UNICEF have launched a multi-year partnership to expand internet connectivity and digital learning access for schools across Africa, starting in DRC, Malawi, and Tanzania.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helios-towers-and-unicef-partner-to-expand-digital-learning-in-africa

### 2026-09-04: Helios Towers RDC reaches 3,000 telecommunications sites

Helios Towers RDC has reached 3,000 telecommunications sites in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, providing mobile connectivity to over 40 million people after 15 years of operation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helios-towers-rdc-reaches-3000-telecommunications-sites

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