Seminar Programme

As mobile networks evolve, the traditional macro layer is no longer the sole foundation of connectivity. The rise of 5G, private networks and new digital applications is accelerating the move toward infrastructure deployed closer to the end‑user. From small cells and indoor systems to edge data centres, the network is becoming denser, smarter and more distributed. 

This panel unpacks how non‑macro assets are reshaping deployment strategies, unlocking new commercial models, and redefining what “coverage” means for operators, enterprises and infrastructure investors across Africa. 

• Are macro towers still sufficient to deliver increasingly complex and dense mobile network coverage? 

• What new business and commercial models are emerging to support the rollout of non‑macro infrastructure? 

• How prepared is Africa’s fibre and energy backbone to support widespread non‑macro deployments? 

• How does the shift toward edge data centres reshape opportunities for the wireless connectivity sector?