Cameroon: MTN ITGStore Wins CFA1.377 Billion Airport Wi-Fi Contract

• MTN Cameroon and ITGStore secured a CFA1.377 billion contract to install wireless and network infrastructure.
• The project involves deploying WLAN and SD-WAN technologies at six airports across Cameroon.
• This contract is a long-delayed component of the World Bank-backed Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PATNUC).
• The Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ARMP) published the contract award decision on September 9, 2026.
• The winning consortium is allotted six months to complete the work once the official order to proceed is issued.

A significant public procurement award has been finalized in Cameroon, seeing a consortium comprising MTN Cameroon and ITGStore secure a substantial contract valued at CFA1.377 billion, inclusive of all taxes. This pivotal MTN ITGStore Cameroon airport Wi-Fi contract is designated for the comprehensive installation of wireless and network infrastructure across six key airports within the nation.

The formal decision, which underpins this major infrastructure development, was officially signed on September 4, 2026. This award was subsequently made public by the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ARMP) on September 9, 2026, marking a crucial advancement in the country's digital connectivity agenda.

The awarded project specifically targets the deployment of advanced WLAN and SD-WAN infrastructure at airports located in Bafoussam, Douala, Garoua, Maroua, Ngaoundéré, and Yaoundé. This extensive rollout of Cameroon airport Wi-Fi infrastructure is a key component of the broader Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PATNUC). The consortium, led by ITGStore and MTN Cameroon, is tasked with the acquisition, installation, and commissioning of these sophisticated systems.

WLAN, or wireless local area network technology, is the standard for enabling Wi-Fi connections, providing seamless internet access. Concurrently, SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) technology will be implemented to streamline the management of connections across multiple locations, thereby enhancing traffic control within the wide-area network. Upon receiving the official directive to commence operations, the consortium will have a six-month window to complete all specified work.

This substantial MTN Cameroon ITGStore public procurement falls under the umbrella of Cameroon’s Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PATNUC), an ambitious national initiative that benefits from significant backing by the World Bank. The contract award for the PATNUC WLAN SD-WAN contract represents a long-awaited progression for a component of this program that had previously experienced delays.

The Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ARMP) played a critical role in the oversight and transparency of this process, publicly announcing the decision to award the contract. This ARMP Cameroon contract award underscores the government's commitment to modernizing its digital landscape, particularly within vital transportation hubs.

The successful award of this contract signifies a major stride in Cameroon's efforts to enhance its digital infrastructure, particularly within its critical aviation sector. The deployment of modern Wi-Fi and network solutions at six major airports is expected to significantly improve connectivity and operational efficiency for travelers and airport operations alike.

For legal and business professionals, this substantial public procurement, overseen by the ARMP, highlights the scale of digital infrastructure investment currently underway in Cameroon. It also sets a precedent for future large-scale technology contracts, indicating potential opportunities and regulatory considerations for telecommunications and technology firms operating or looking to operate in the region. In a related development, a separate contract for the installation of charging stations at these same six airports was awarded to Central Achat, further demonstrating a comprehensive approach to modernizing airport facilities.

Lawyers advising telecommunications or technology companies operating in Cameroon should note this significant public procurement award, overseen by the Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ARMP), as it sets a precedent for large-scale digital infrastructure projects and indicates potential future opportunities or compliance considerations in the sector.

Source: Original reporting via Business in Cameroon