Sierra Leone’s Internet Revolution: Mobile Boom, Fiber Dreams & Starlink’s Arrival
As of early 2025, about 1.8 million Sierra Leoneans used the internet, roughly 20% of the population. By 2024, 4G coverage reached about 79% of the population. The leading mobile operators are Africell, Orange (SL), and QCell, with the state-owned Sierratel in the process of privatization. Starlink arrived in Sierra Leone in 2023–2024, with hardware costing £150–£299 and a £75 monthly subscription, and it held about 2% of the ISP market by 2025. Cajutel Sarl has deployed fiber in Freetown and other cities, while One Broadband (formerly K3 Telecom) launched One Mobile and a limited 5G service. Orange SL reported