Togo Updates National Frequency Plan to Support 5G and Emerging Telecom Technologies
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In Togo, a new spectrum allocation strategy is taking shape in the telecommunications sector. The reform project was approved on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, during a Council of Ministers meeting chaired by Faure Gnassingbé.
The government adopted a decree approving the National Frequency Allocation Plan (PNAF), which follows amendments made in 2023 to the Radio Regulations by the International Telecommunication Union during the World Radiocommunication Conference.
Preparing for 5G and High-Altitude Platforms
The updated plan aims to align the country’s spectrum management with the latest developments and future trends in telecommunications, particularly the expansion of 5G networks.
According to the Council’s statement, the plan includes the identification of additional frequency bands to support the deployment of 5G services and high-altitude platform systems. It also introduces a new information transmission system for maritime safety, allocates additional spectrum to aeronautical mobile services, and establishes regulatory frameworks for inter-satellite communications.
Under the supervision of the Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (ARCEP), the PNAF is typically structured as a detailed table listing frequency bands (such as 700 MHz or 2.1 GHz), the services assigned to them (including fixed, mobile, broadcasting, and satellite services), and the public authorities responsible for their management.
For the government, the reform represents not only an update to the 2022 regulatory framework but also a step toward aligning Togo’s telecommunications governance with international standards.
Toward the Future of Connectivity
Emerging technologies such as 5G still expanding globally are expected to become a cornerstone of future telecommunications infrastructure, enabling significantly higher data speeds and increased network capacity for users.
Togo has positioned itself as an early mover in West Africa’s 5G rollout. Commercial services were first launched in November 2020 by Togocom, primarily in the capital, Lomé.
However, challenges remain. The deployment of 5G is still limited to strategic urban zones, while 4G continues to dominate and remains the backbone of mobile internet access for the broader population.
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