Cameroon regulators fine telecoms firms 18.6 billion FCFA
Orange, MTN, and Camtel must fix 93 service and infrastructure issues within 15 days.
Cameroon's Telecommunications Regulation Agency (ART) has ordered Orange, MTN, and Camtel to correct 93 shortcomings in their service obligations within 15 days. These deficiencies, valued at 18.6 billion FCFA, include issues with equipment approval, frequency use, network coverage, and voice service quality in major cities and on key roads.
The ART's audit, conducted between July 13 and August 10, 2026, identified specific failures for each operator. Camtel faces additional scrutiny for degraded fiber optic infrastructure, marked by frequent cuts and civil engineering faults. These problems affect communication fluidity for users across the country, from urban centers to remote areas.
Previous audits and sanctions have not permanently resolved these telecommunication infrastructure issues. The ART is pushing for improved oversight and compliance from operators to address the ongoing problems that impact users and the cost of telecommunications services for Cameroonians.