Moov Africa Burkina

What Moov Africa Burkina does

Moov Africa Burkina Faso, legally ONATEL SA, is the leading integrated telecommunications operator in Burkina Faso and the country's first mobile operator, having launched GSM services on December 3, 1996. The company is publicly listed on the BRVM under ticker ONTBF with a BBB (Stable) credit rating, operates under the Maroc Telecom group, and serves a base of more than 12.6 million customers across consumer, enterprise, and government segments through a hybrid go-to-market combining direct commercial agencies, a 350,000+ indirect distribution network, USSD self-service, the Moov Money app, and an e-boutique.

The product portfolio spans mobile voice and data (prepaid Liberté and Phone Cash cards, postpaid Libertis plans, BONS PLANS family, VIBE, BOSS, FLASH, VINOOGO INTENSE+), fixed telephony (filaire and CDMA-based Fixe sans fil), broadband internet (4G+ ADVANCED across 595+ localities, FTTH fiber up to 400 Mbps in 34 cities, ADSL, TELI@+ Home), Moov Money mobile payments, and a full enterprise stack including VoIP, IP Centrex, PABX/IPBX, Liaisons Spécialisées, ILLIFIXE, and numéro vert. Fasonet operates as a wholly-owned ISP subsidiary and manager of the national internet access node; TELMOB is the mobile cellular operating subsidiary. Technology is centered on a multi-generational access network (GSM, CDMA, 4G+/LTE Advanced, FTTH, ADSL) integrated with USSD-based activation and a transactional Moov Money API for merchants.

The revenue model blends subscription recurring streams (postpaid voice/data, FTTH, ADSL, fixed lines, enterprise managed services), transaction fees (Moov Money deposits, transfers, bill payments, merchant QR), and hardware sales (Huawei FTTH modems, Fanvil SIP phones). FY2025 IFRS revenue reached 147.6 billion FCFA (up 2.9% YoY) with a 40.5% EBITDA margin; Q1 2026 revenue of 37.5 billion FCFA ran at a 41.3% EBITDA margin, though net profit declined year-over-year due to higher energy and network maintenance costs. Distribution spans six regional offices (Ouagadougou, Bobo Dioulasso, Koudougou, Fada N'Gourma, Kaya, Ouahigouya), a 623-person permanent workforce, and a 9 billion FCFA investment underway for a new headquarters in Ouagadougou's ZACA zone.

Name

Moov Africa Burkina

Legal name

ONATEL SA

Website

https://moov-africa.bf

Company type

Public

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Moov Africa Burkina Faso (ONATEL SA) is Burkina Faso's leading integrated telecom operator, offering mobile, fixed, broadband, and Moov Money mobile payments to 12.6 million+ consumers, enterprises, and government clients across 595+ 4G+ localities and 34 FTTH cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer Mobile Network Operators (Retail MNOs) (HDAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

VoIP Access & ITSP Services (HDAIAHAD), IoT/M2M Mobile Network Operators (LPWAN, NB-IoT/LTE-M) (HDAIAAAH), Mobile Wholesale & Roaming Providers (Interconnect, IOT, Roaming Hubs) (HDAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Mobile telecommunications
• Mobile money services
• Fiber to the home
• Enterprise VoIP solutions
• Fixed line telephony

Headquarters

HQ city

Ouagadougou

HQ country

Burkina Faso

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobile Voice Services: Revenue from prepaid and postpaid mobile voice services including SIM cards, airtime recharges (Liberté and Phone cash prepaid cards), and monthly subscription fees for postpaid plans (Libertis Liberté Sans Engagement packages ranging from 2,500 to 42,000 FCFA monthly).
2. Mobile Data and Internet: Revenue from mobile internet (4G+ Advanced plans), fixed broadband (FTTH fiber plans 50-400 Mbps at 15,000-105,020 FCFA/month, ADSL, TELIA+ HOME 4-32 Mbps), and data packages including postpaid Libertis plans with 100MB to 1GB data allocations.
3. Moov Money (Mobile Money): Digital wallet and mobile payment services generating revenue through transaction fees on deposits, withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, and merchant transactions. Services include national/international transfers, CNSS/CARFO pension payments, school fees, and eCME electronic money transfers.
4. Fixed Line Telephony: Traditional fixed line services (filaire) and wireless fixed line (CDMA) including postpaid and prepaid subscriptions, as well as specialized liaisons (LS) for enterprise connectivity.
5. Hardware Sales: Sales of modems (FTTH Huawei OptiXStar HG8145X6 at 25,000 FCFA with promotional pricing from 35,000 FCFA), SIP phones (Fanvil V65 at 60,000 FCFA from 75,000 FCFA regular price), and related telecommunications equipment through e-boutique.
6. Enterprise VoIP and ICT Solutions: Managed services including IP Centrex, PABX/IPBX systems, numéro vert (toll-free numbers), ILLIFIXE unlimited fixed calls for SMEs, and specialized digital liaisons (LS) for businesses with bundled VoIP discounts of 10-30%.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Moov Africa Burkina Faso operates a full-service telecommunications network in Burkina Faso, providing mobile voice and data (4G+ Advanced), fixed-line telephony (wired filaire and CDMA-based wireless), broadband internet (FTTH fiber up to 400 Mbps, ADSL, TELI@+ Home), the Moov Money mobile payment platform, and enterprise ICT solutions (VoIP, IP Centrex, PABX/IPBX, dedicated digital lines, Numéro vert, ILLIFIXE for SMEs). It serves more than 12.6 million individual and business customers across 595+ 4G+ localities and 34 FTTH cities, distributing services through 350,000+ indirect resellers, commercial agencies, USSD self-service and its e-boutique online store.

Product overview

Moov Africa Burkina is a comprehensive telecommunications operator offering a multi-product portfolio including mobile services (prepaid/postpaid plans like BONS PLANS, VIBE, BOSS, FLASH, VINOOGO INTENSE+), fixed-line telephony (filaire and sans fil), broadband internet (4G+ mobile, WiFi Fibre/FTTH up to 400 Mbits/s, ADSL, TELI@+), mobile payment (Moov Money), and enterprise solutions (VoIP, IP Centrex, PABX/IPBX, Liaisons spécialisées, ILLIFIXE). The company operates as a full-service telecom provider with consumer, business, and government segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moov Money: Mobile payment solution allowing money transfers, bill payments, deposits, withdrawals, and merchant payments via *555# code
• Fibre Moov Africa
• Fasonet
• TELI@+ Home
• 4G+ ADVANCED
• Fixe sans fil

Products and services

• Moov Money Mobile payment solution enabling money transfers, bill payments (electricity, water, TV), merchant transactions via QR codes, deposits, withdrawals, airtime and data purchases, school fees, national and international transfers, and CNSS/CARFO pension payments for individual consumers and merchants.
• Fixe sans fil (Wireless Fixed Line) CDMA-based wireless fixed telephony offering voice, high-speed internet, video, fax and SMS for homes and businesses, with solar-powered options and external antenna for remote/off-grid coverage areas.
• Fixe filaire (Wired Fixed Line)
• Internet mobile 4G+ 4G+ Advanced mobile internet service enabling high-speed connectivity for downloads, streaming, video conferencing, and file transfers across 595+ localities.
• WiFi Fibre (FTTH) Fiber-to-the-home broadband service offering speeds from 50 to 400 Mbps with integrated WiFi 6 dual-band routers for residential and business use across 34 FTTH-covered cities.
• TELI@+ Home
• ADSL
• Forfait Postpayé (Libertis)
• VoIP (Enterprise)
• IP Centrex
• PABX et IPBX
• Numéro vert (Toll-Free Number)
• Liaisons spécialisées numériques (LS)
• ILLIFIXE (SME/PMI Unlimited Fixed Plan)
• Modem FTTH Huawei OptiXStar HG8145X6-10
• Téléphone SIP Business V65 (Fanvil)
• Fasonet (Internet Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• FTTH customer base grew 33.3% YoY in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Editions SidwayaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 January 2026Media partnership with Burkina Faso's public press group (journal of all Burkinabè), supporting dissemination of credible and responsible information. Moov Africa provides digital services support and technology solutions for media operations. Long-standing partnership focused on professional journalism excellence and digital transformation.
• Maroc TelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoov Africa Burkina Faso is part of the Maroc Telecom Group (currently transitioning branding to Moov Africa across subsidiaries). The partnership aims to be a model South-South collaboration, bringing international experience, best practices, and investment to accelerate Moov Africa Burkina Faso's growth strategy. Maroc Telecom provides operational support, technology transfer, and strategic direction while Moov Africa operates as the national subsidiary.
• Etisalat UAE (Historical)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrior to Maroc Telecom's current involvement, Moov Africa Burkina Faso was attached to the Etisalat Group following partial privatization, placing it within a global network of partners across many countries for accelerated growth strategy.
• FasonetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFasonet is the specialized subsidiary of Moov Africa Burkina Faso for internet access services, being the first Internet Service Provider (FAI) in Burkina Faso and manager of the national internet access node. Fasonet provides internet through RTC, liaisons spécialisées (LS), and ADSL, offering web development, hosting, email, maintenance, and network equipment services.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Airtel Africa: LSE-listed pan-African operator with deep West African footprint (Niger, Chad, etc. bordering Burkina Faso) and Airtel Money; comparable as a publicly listed, scaled mobile + mobile money operator in similar markets.
• Maroc Telecom: Listed Moroccan incumbent and strategic parent of Moov Africa Burkina Faso; controls the operator via the Maroc Telecom Group and provides network know-how, procurement scale, and strategic direction.
• MTN Group: Pan-African mobile operator and mobile money leader (MTN MoMo) with operations across West/Central Africa; a broad comparable for mobile money scale, ARPU management, and network rollout efficiency.
• Sonatel (Orange Senegal): West African telecom incumbent and Orange Group flagship; operates mobile, fixed, FTTH, and Orange Money in Senegal with comparable scale, profitability (~40%+ EBITDA margins historically), and listed status — used as a regional benchmark for Moov Africa BF.

Direct peers

• Moov Africa Côte d'Ivoire: Another Maroc Telecom subsidiary carrying the Moov Africa brand in a West African mobile market; comparable in product mix (prepaid, 4G, Moov Money equivalent), pricing structure, and Group-level strategic priorities.
• Orange Burkina Faso: Direct competitor to Moov Africa Burkina Faso in mobile, fixed, internet, and mobile money services across the same national territory; competes head-to-head on 4G coverage, prepaid/postpaid plans, and Orange Money wallet.
• Moov Africa Mali: Sister Maroc Telecom subsidiary with the same Moov Africa brand and product portfolio (mobile, fixed, mobile money, FTTH); directly comparable on operating model, GTM, and Maroc Telecom playbook execution.
• Moov Africa Togo: Maroc Telecom-backed operator in Togo using the same Moov Africa positioning and mobile money offering; relevant for regional benchmarking on ARPU, mobile money penetration, and Maroc Telecom cross-border synergies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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