What Gamtel does

GAMTEL (The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited) is the state-owned principal telecommunications operator of The Gambia, established by an act of parliament in 1984. The company provides fixed-line, broadband, international connectivity, and a portfolio of carrier-grade infrastructure services across The Gambia, serving residential subscribers, SOHO and SME businesses, large enterprises and government institutions, GSM operators, and ISPs. Its wholly-owned subsidiaries include GAMCEL, the mobile telecommunications arm, and Gamnet, the internet-services unit; sub-brands include G-Fiber (last-mile FTTH) and .gm domain registration.

The underlying technology is anchored on a national fiber backbone with ring-network topology, originally built under the ECOWAS Wide Area Network (ECOWAN) programme and connected internationally to the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable through four international gateways (Portugal and France) providing 25,000 Megabit of capacity. A 28Gbps cross-border backup link to Senegal (FREE Company) delivers 99.9% redundancy. Last-mile access is delivered via GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Networks) under the G-Fiber brand, with 800Gbps national backbone capacity post-modernization (upgraded from 40Gbps under the 2025 SYSROAD PPP). Enterprise services run on an IP-MPLS backbone supporting dedicated point-to-point fibre leased lines and corporate VPNs.

The business model is predominantly subscription-recurring across residential FTTH, SOHO/SME broadband, corporate fibre leased lines, IP-MPLS VPNs, dark-fibre leasing to carriers, and co-location/facility-rental across 43 sites. Pricing is tiered and publicly disclosed in Gambian Dalasi — ranging from D2,500/month (FTTH 10Mbps residential, unlimited) to D8,000+/month (FTTB corporate) — with site/tower/rack rentals priced per square meter, per meter of tower height, and per KWh. Distribution runs through a national branch network, a 24/7 toll-free contact center (1311), dedicated enterprise account managers, and direct sales via [email protected]. The revenue model is overwhelmingly anchored on a captive domestic market under statutory monopoly protections, augmented by wholesale/wholesale-rental revenues from competing GSM operators and ISPs.

Name

Gamtel

Legal name

The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited

Website

https://gamtel.gm

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GAMTEL (The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited) is the state-owned national telecommunications operator of The Gambia, providing fixed-line, broadband, dark fiber, IP-MPLS VPN, co-location, and mobile (via GAMCEL) services to residential, SOHO, enterprise, government, and carrier customers across the country.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

DSL Broadband Providers (xDSL) (HDAIABAD)

Keywords

• National telecommunications services
• Fiber broadband internet
• Enterprise leased lines
• Dark fiber leasing
• International gateway services

Headquarters

HQ city

Banjul

HQ country

Gambia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Fixed-line and Broadband Services: Recurring subscription revenue from residential broadband (G-Fiber FTTH), business broadband, and GPON connections. Services include unlimited data plans with tiered speeds ranging from 10Mbps to 100Mbps for homes, SMEs, and corporate customers.
2. Enterprise Connectivity Services: Dedicated fiber leased line services for corporate customers, government institutions, and organizations. Point-to-point secured connectivity with guaranteed throughput and 1:1 bandwidth allocation.
3. VPN Services: IP-MPLS based Virtual Private Network services enabling secure corporate connectivity, site-to-site connections, and remote access for businesses.
4. Dark Fibre Leasing: Leasing dark fiber strands to GSM operators, ISPs, and companies with larger operations. Country-wide coverage with ring network topology.
5. Co-Location and Infrastructure Rental: Rental of space on GAMTEL premises and towers for telecommunications hardware, servers, and networking equipment. Services include site rent, tower rental, rack space, and energy (KWh) billing.
6. Domain Registration and Web Hosting: .gm domain registration services and web hosting solutions for businesses and individuals.
7. International Gateway Services: International connectivity services leveraging ACE submarine cable capacity and cross-border fiber connections to Senegal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gamtel provides fixed-line, broadband, and international connectivity telecommunications services across The Gambia. Its core offerings include G-Fiber FTTH/FTTB broadband over GPON, dedicated point-to-point Fibre Leased Lines for corporate clients, IP-MPLS based Virtual Private Networks, dark fibre leasing to GSM operators and ISPs, and co-location/facility rental services at 43 sites nationwide. The network is anchored on the ACE submarine cable, ECOWAN fibre ring, and an 800 Gbps national backbone.

Product overview

Gamtel is The Gambia Telecommunications Company Limited, the state-owned national telecommunications operator providing a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity and infrastructure services. The core product portfolio includes G-Fiber (GPON-based fiber-to-the-home/business broadband), Fibre Leased Line (dedicated corporate fiber), VPN (secure corporate networking via IP-MPLS), Dark Fibre (infrastructure leasing), and Co-Location services. Supporting services include ADSL legacy broadband, cloud storage, web hosting, and .gm domain registration. Gamtel is connected to the ACE (Africa Coast to Europe) submarine cable and ECOWAN (Ecowas Wide Area Network), providing 25,000 Megabit international capacity with 28 Gbps backup via FREE COMPANY link to Senegal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gamnet: Internet company associated with GAMTEL, has successfully built Gambia's internet infrastructure
• G-Fiber
• GAMCEL

Products and services

• G-Fiber Last-mile GPON-based fibre optic internet connectivity for homes, small businesses, and corporate institutions, with unlimited data plans ranging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps. Targeted at residential subscribers, SOHOs, SMEs, and corporate customers across the Greater Banjul Area and expanding provincial communities.
• Fibre Leased Line – Point-to-Point Dedicated point-to-point fibre optic internet for corporate customers, providing a non-shared fibre pair from GAMTEL's point of presence to customer premises. Includes 1:1 dedicated throughput, weather-resistant connectivity, and coverage across major towns in the Greater Banjul Area, with custom capacity-based pricing.
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) WAN service delivering secure remote access to private networks and data sharing via IP-MPLS over GAMTEL's fibre, copper, or wireless local loop infrastructure. Supports file sharing, video conferencing, and corporate server access for business and government customers.
• Dark Fibre Provision of unused dark fibre optic strands to GSM operators, ISPs, and large enterprises for country-wide coverage using ring network topology. Bandwidth throughput is constrained only by the customer's own optical transmission equipment.
• Co-Location / Facility Rental Services Allows ISPs and enterprises to rent space at 43 GAMTEL sites and towers nationwide for servers and networking hardware, including site rent for 3x3m space, tower rental, rack space in main shelters, and combined site-and-tower packages. Pricing includes a one-time GMD 3,000 installation fee, GMD 1,000/m² monthly floor space, GMD 22.34/KWh monthly energy, and GMD 100/m tower height monthly (min 30 m).
• GPON Connection Gigabit Passive Optical Network fibre-to-the-premises connectivity solution extending reliable internet service to residential, SME, and corporate customers.
• ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line technology enabling faster data transmission over copper telephone lines, offered as a legacy broadband service.
• Cloud Storage Cloud-based data storage subscription service offering subscribers efficient and reliable data security.
• Web Hosting Hosting plans offered alongside .gm domain registration, including Ordinary and Premium tiers for businesses and individuals seeking reliable web presence.
• Domain Registration (.gm) .gm country-code top-level domain registration service operated by GAMTEL for Gambian businesses and individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1900% network capacity increase from 40Gbps to 800Gbps
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SYSROAD SA HOLDINGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 December 2025GAMTEL and SYSROAD SA HOLDING signed a US$50 million Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement to upgrade, expand, and modernize The Gambia's national broadband and telecommunications infrastructure. The project transforms the national core network from 40Gbps to 800Gbps (1900% increase), extends fixed-line and broadband wireless connectivity nationwide, and enables digital financial services, public service delivery, and investment attraction. The partnership is endorsed by President Adama Barrow and multiple government ministries including MOCDE, PURA, and MOFEA.
• TAF Africa GlobalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAMTEL partnership with TAF Africa Global for provision of Fibre Optic internet infrastructure at TAF City. Fiber optic internet enables fast, reliable connectivity for TAF City residents with competitive download and upload speeds.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gamtelofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/Gamtel-1548137408780118
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gambia-telecommunication-company-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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