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Middle East & Africa Podcast | Episode 10 | OCT 25, 2023

Bridging the digital divide in Africa with FWA solutions

Around 1 billion households worldwide do not have access to fixed internet, but the problem is considerably worse in Africa, where broadband penetration rates are much lower than in other continents.

Erman Tanin

Head of Fixed Wireless Access Solutions, Middle East and Africa

Daniel Asiedu

Marketing & Communications Editorial Manager, Ericsson Middle East & Africa

Erman Tanin

Head of Fixed Wireless Access Solutions, Middle East and Africa

Host (+1)
Daniel Asiedu

Marketing & Communications Editorial Manager, Ericsson Middle East & Africa

Due to its affordability, adaptability, and quick deployment, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) presents a special opportunity to address the digital divide through increased household broadband connectivity as well businesses in even the most remote locations.

In this edition of our podcast series, we discuss the importance of FWA in closing the digital divide in Africa with Erman Tanin, our Head of Fixed Wireless Solutions for Middle East and Africa. Listen to find out more about the challenges and how FWA may assist in reduce the digital gap in Africa.