Recent stats indicate that about 35 percent of Africans are connected to the World Wide Web. The figure is clearly a work in progress considering the global average of 70 percent. Discussed below are tens of internet providers in Sudan determined to raise the bar of connectivity within the continent and beyond.
Established in 2006, Sudani specializes in fixed and mobile services. For the record, it was the first telecom company in the region to launch 4G+ technology.
2. Zain Sudan
Zain Sudan is a subsidiary of the Kuwaiti-based Zain Group and is a major mobile network operator in the country.
The company operates through its legal entity Bashair Telecom and serves consumers across Sudan with expanded 4G LTE services.
4. Canar Telecom
Canar Telecom, originally owned by Etisalat (UAE), is a prominent broadband and fixed-line service provider in Sudan focusing on corporate internet services.
The company uses Next Generation Network (NGN) and Wireless Loop technologies, offering voice and data, Internet solutions, and multimedia services.
5. Sudatel Broadband
Sudatel Group is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Sudan, offering ADSL, fiber to the home, and mobile internet services across major cities.
The enlisted ISPs are widespread across the 18 states in Sudan with an estimated population of 50 million. These range from broadband to mobile broadband, fiber optic, and satellite operators.
Internet coverage across states in Sudan
No.
State
Capital
Pop.
1
Khartoum
Khartoum
7.9m
2
Gezira
Wad Medani
5.1m
3
North Kordofan
El-Obeid
3.9m
4
South Darfur
Nyala
4.6m
5
Kassala
Kassala
2.8m
6
River Nile
Ad-Damir
1.5m
7
Red Sea
Port Sudan
1.6m
8
Sennar
Sennar
2.5m
9
White Nile
Rabak
2.4m
10
North Darfur
El Fasher
2.7m
11
South Kordofan
Kadugli
2.2m
12
West Darfur
El Geneina
1.6m
13
East Darfur
Ed Daein
1.9m
14
Central Darfur
Zalingei
1.7m
15
Blue Nile
Ad-Damazin
1.2m
16
Northern
Dongola
1.0m
17
West Kordofan
Al-Fula
1.7m
18
West Nile
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In conclusion, the discussed internet providers in Sudan are critical in the country’s journey towards a fully connected future.
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