Airtel Business Inks MOU with Tenke Fungurume Mining to Expand 4G Coverage in the DRC
The collaboration represents a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the DRC’s mining industry, enhancing operational efficiency and improving digital access for workers and nearby communities.
Airtel Business, a division of Airtel RDC, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tenke Fungurume Mining (TFM) to provide advanced mobile and communication services to over 20,000 employees and residents at the TFM mining site. The collaboration represents a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the DRC’s mining industry, enhancing operational efficiency and improving digital access for workers and nearby communities.
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Airtel Business will deploy new antennas and network infrastructure to expand mobile coverage and ensure reliable communication across the mining site. The initiative includes the extension of 4G connectivity over a 50-square-kilometre area, providing high-speed data access for field operations and remote work teams. This development is expected to strengthen productivity, ensure business continuity, and deliver an optimal network experience for both on-site personnel and the surrounding population.
By simplifying access to digital services and enabling real-time communication in a traditionally low-connectivity area, the partnership demonstrates Airtel Business’s commitment to supporting industries operating in remote and infrastructure-challenged regions. The enhanced network will empower Tenke Fungurume Mining to integrate digital tools across its operations—facilitating improved monitoring, coordination, and safety standards.
This collaboration underscores a broader shift in the DRC’s mining sector toward digital inclusion and industrial modernization. Through its investment in infrastructure, Airtel Business continues to play a pivotal role in bridging connectivity gaps and enabling sustainable growth across critical industries.
As one of the leading telecommunications providers in the region, Airtel Business remains dedicated to extending reliable connectivity solutions to enterprises across the DRC, helping them leverage technology to improve efficiency and competitiveness in an increasingly digital economy.
