Sudatel
telecommunication company in Sudan
Ownership Structure and Key Information on Sudatel Telecom Group
Sudatel Telecom Group is a Public Joint Stock Company and one of the leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) providers in the region, serving customers across Sudan and Africa.
Sudatel was established in 1993, and since then has experienced steady growth, expanding from a local market player into regional markets
Sudatel is listed on both the Khartoum Stock Exchange and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
43% of Sudatel shares are traded in Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), while the government of Sudan holds 22.6% of Sudatel shares. In addition, more than 14 regional banks, 80 companies, several regional organizations such as Arabsat, and individuals from Sudan and another 27 nationalities hold shares in the company.
Geographical Presence and Services Portfolio
Sudatel offers a wide range of ICT services, including:
1. Mobile and Fixed Telecommunications Services
Provided through its subsidiaries in the following countries:
Sudan – Sudani
Senegal – Expresso
Mauritania – Chinguitel
2. Data Center Hosting Services (including PaaS & SaaS)
Sudatel owns one of the largest Tier III+ data centers in Africa, in addition to another Tier III data center in Port Sudan. Through these facilities, the company provides:
Hosting services
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
3. Marine and Terrestrial Connectivity
Sudatel is a key player in international connectivity, leveraging its strategic geographic location in Sudan. It is a member of several subsea and terrestrial cable consortiums, including:
EASSy Subsea Cable – connects East Africa to Southern Africa, landing in 9 countries (South Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Comoros, Tanzania, Kenya, Djibouti, Somalia, and Sudan)
SAS1 and SAS2 Subsea Cables – link Africa to Asia via connectivity through STC in Saudi
To support this international connectivity, Sudatel has invested in more than 25,000 km of terrestrial optical fiber cables and over 11,000 km of subsea cables.
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