Intentionally targeting underserved corridors, strengthening data localisation, and supporting low-latency cloud infrastructure across the continent are some of the strategies being deployed by Phase3 Telecom to accelerate Africa’s digital economy transformation.
Its Chief Growth Officer, Craig Lowe, who spoke on the company’s growth strategies, noted that Africa is leapfrogging legacy systems, with mobile money replacing traditional banking, satellite innovations reducing broadband costs, and new fibre corridors enabling faster, more resilient connectivity.
Lowe said a core focus is the Accra–Lagos corridor, where Phase3, in partnership with SBIN and CSquared, is working to deliver a high-capacity, low-latency terrestrial link. This route will improve bandwidth, enhance local content delivery, support fintech and e-commerce growth, and create a more resilient backbone for cloud and SaaS adoption.
Lowe also highlighted the growing importance of data localisation, with countries such as Nigeria and South Africa adopting strict protection laws, and initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aiming to harmonise governance.
Phase3 is also monitoring developments such as the launch of AWS Wavelength infrastructure in Dakar, which embeds cloud capabilities into telecom networks to deliver ultra-low latency for enterprises and consumers. “This is about more than infrastructure. It’s about co-creating a digitally inclusive, future-ready Africa where governments, enterprises, and citizens can thrive,” Lowe said.
Phase 3 is a leading technology and digital infrastructure company shaping the future of connectivity in West Africa. Headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, Phase3 delivers high performance fibre, media, and fintech solutions across the ECOWAS region.
With over 20 years of industry leadership, Phase3 has evolved from a national fibre operator into a multi-vertical platform enabling the next generation of cloud, streaming, digital finance, and public-sector technologies. Its expansive terrestrial fibre network spans Nigeria, Benin, Togo, Ghana, Niger, and Senegal, providing low-latency, high-capacity routes trusted by hyperscalers, governments, CDNs, and enterprises.
