Ukama DRC Micro‑Operator Launch Program · with GBS

Become a founding
Micro‑Operator
in DRC.

Start a local LTE data network without buying and managing traditional telecom infrastructure.

Apply with your first 3 sites See if you qualify

The qualification testCan each of your three sites justify $299/month?Check readiness →

How the launch works

Start small.
Prove demand.
Expand deliberately.

123THREE-SITE OPPORTUNITY

Bring your first three sites

You identify locations, demand, backhaul and power. Ukama helps qualify the opportunity.

SIMs · billing · monitoringRAN · mobile coreNetwork softwareHardware · antennasUKAMA-MANAGED

Ukama runs the network layer

Managed LTE hardware, antennas, RAN, mobile core, SIM backend, billing, monitoring and support.

ACTIVE CUSTOMERS214

PAYMENTS TODAY34

Customer connected NOW

Data plan purchased 2 MIN

You build the local business

Acquire customers, collect payments, provide local support and grow your footprint.

Ukama LTE equipment being operated in the field

Field-ready · Remotely managed

Your market. Ukama’s platform.

The Micro‑Operator owns the local opportunity.

You bringSites · customers · backhaul · power · local operations

Ukama bringsLTE hardware · antennas · RAN · mobile core · SIMs · billing · monitoring · software · support

Who qualifies

A Micro‑Operator already controls part of the last mile.

Power companies, ISPs, community networks, remote enterprises, institutions and capable local entrepreneurs can all qualify.

You control useful sites

Rooftops, towers, poles, buildings or community facilities.

You can provide backhaul

Fiber, satellite, VSAT or another dependable internet source.

You know the local demand

Existing customers, communities or anchor organizations.

You can operate locally

A team that can sell, support and maintain the customer relationship.

Prepare before applying

Learn enough to make the first three sites credible.

The DRC program links to the parts of Ukama’s global knowledge system that improve applicant quality and launch readiness.

Step 1 of 4

Who will operate the network?

A strong Micro‑Operator already controls some combination of sites, customers, backhaul, power, payments and local support.

OrganizationOrganization typeYour nameYour roleWork emailWhatsAppYears operatingWhere do you operate?

Ukama reviews every application. Submission does not guarantee acceptance into the launch program.

Questions before applying?

DRC launch FAQ.

Do I need to buy the hardware?

No. The launch offer is a managed monthly service with no upfront hardware purchase.

What does the $299 include?

The LTE hardware and antennas, RAN and mobile core software, SIM/backend access, data plans, billing, monitoring and support.

What coverage range should I expect?

Ukama is built for multi-kilometre coverage to ordinary smartphones, with longer reach possible using purpose-built CPEs. Actual range depends on terrain, frequency, antenna type and height, device, interference, installation and service requirements. Every launch is planned and verified site by site.

What must the Micro‑Operator provide?

Qualified sites, customer demand, backhaul, power, local sales and day-to-day customer operations.

Why start with three sites?

Three sites create enough operating evidence to test demand and economics before expanding.