IllustrativeSovereign 5G Infrastructure Network Proposal
Sierra Leone · Western AreaInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) · Telecommunications Infrastructure / 5G Mobile & Broadband Network
A wholesale 5G and broadband infrastructure rollout in Sierra Leone, starting with 20 strategic macro and micro sites in Greater Freetown. It targets contracted long-tenor capacity sales to mobile operators, enterprise users and government networks.
Rationale
Sierra Leone needs higher-capacity mobile and broadband infrastructure for operators, enterprise users and public networks. This MVP phase starts with 20 sites in Greater Freetown and is designed around wholesale demand under contracts with up to 20 years tenor.
- Sector
- 5G mobile and broadband
- Phase
- Greater Freetown MVP
- Sites
- 20 macro and micro sites
- Stage
- Late-stage development
Investment opportunity
Transaction structure
Debt financing for an MVP wholesale 5G network platform serving operators, enterprise FWA users and government network demand.
Use of funds
OpenRAN radio equipment, 5G core, fiber, hybrid solar-battery power systems, site rollout and related deployment costs.
Revenue basis
Revenue is based on wholesale capacity off-take and enterprise and government network services. Tripartite LoIs are in place and contracts are under execution.
The ask
USD 10 million of debt for the initial MVP rollout in Greater Freetown.
Why it is bankable
Demand evidence cites dominant commercial MNOs, enterprise FWA users at major transport and port assets, and government intranet slicing.
Wholesale capacity off-take contracts are under execution with a stated tenor of 20 years.
The first phase is limited to 20 strategic macro and micro sites, supporting phased deployment.
Each site is designed with hybrid solar PV, lithium-ion storage and AC grid controllers to support uptime.
Data and evidence · Commercial and technical basis
Project readiness and timeline
- OriginationDefined concept
- FeasibilityFEED completed 2026
- StructuringCurrent stage
- Financial closeDebt to raise
- Phase 1 operationsTo follow
Key risks and mitigants
LoIs are in place and wholesale off-take contracts are under execution.
The rollout uses identified strategic locations and transmission line rights of way.
Hybrid solar, battery storage and AC grid controllers are planned at each site.
Transaction terms
- Instrument
- Debt
- Amount sought
- USD 10 million
- Capex basis
- Initial MVP facility envelope
- Contract tenor
- 20 years stated
Development impact
Connectivity
Expands 5G and broadband capacity in Greater Freetown through wholesale and enterprise access.
Public services
Includes government intranet network slicing as a demand case.
Economic activity
Supports connectivity for airport and port users through enterprise FWA extensions.
Energy use
Hybrid solar and battery systems reduce reliance on continuous grid supply at sites.