Togo Adjusts Satellite Communications Fees to Drive Digital Coverage
Togo’s Council of Ministers, meeting on 30 July 2026 under the presidency of His Excellency Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, has adopted a decree modifying the fee rates, collection terms, and allocation of charges payable by electronic communications operators, equipment and terminal suppliers, and radio equipment installers, with a particular focus on accommodating the specific requirements of new satellite services.
The decree amends Table No. 16 of Annex 2 of Decree No. 2023-040/PR of 5 April 2023, adapting the radio frequency fee structure to reflect technological developments and the economic realities of operating satellite-based services in the country.
Supporting IoT, M2M, and Rural Connectivity
The revised framework is designed to foster the development of new satellite-based services, with a particular emphasis on Internet of Things applications and Machine-to-Machine communications over satellite. By adjusting the tariff regime to better reflect the specificities of these services, the government aims to encourage the entry of specialised operators, support the extension of connectivity to rural and underserved areas, and accelerate the deployment of innovative digital solutions across strategic sectors including agriculture, health, environmental management, and logistics.
The measure sits within Togo’s broader national digital transformation strategy, which targets full digital coverage across the national territory.
A Market Already in Motion
The regulatory adjustment comes as Togo’s broader digital sector shows considerable momentum. According to ARCEP’s official Q4 2025 market observatory report, Togo ended the year with approximately 9.18 million active mobile subscriptions. Mobile market investment surged 279% compared to Q3 2025 and grew 46% year-on-year, pushing total sector investment to 23.64 billion FCFA in Q4 2025 alone.
Mobile network growth has been particularly strong on the 4G segment. Year-on-year, 4G subscriptions for YAS Togo grew 40% to reach 2.39 million, while those for Moov Africa Togo grew 32% to reach 1.22 million, reflecting sustained investment in broadband infrastructure across the country.
With the spectrum fee adjustment now in place, satellite communications operators are expected to find a more viable and predictable regulatory environment in which to invest, complementing the country’s ongoing terrestrial network expansion with connectivity solutions capable of reaching the areas that mobile infrastructure has yet to cover.