Berlin, Germany – March 18, 2025 – Carrier Community (CC), a leading global telecom club founded in 2008, recently wrapped up the highly successful Africa 2025 Global Carrier Connectivity Meeting (GCCM) from February 23rd to 25th, 2025, at the Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort. This premier event brought together over 180+ decision-makers from Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 wholesale carriers to collaborate, network, and explore innovative solutions to advance Africa’s digital economy.
The Africa 2025 GCCM was a pivotal platform for industry leaders to discuss emerging trends and engage in meaningful dialogues around connectivity, capacity solutions, and technological advancements. Carrier Community extends its deepest gratitude to its Lead Diamond Sponsor, CVTelecom, and Diamond Sponsor, Devotel, for their unwavering support in making the event a success. The involvement of these key sponsors was instrumental in shaping the event’s high level of engagement and strategic insights.
Attendees benefited from state-of-the-art meeting facilities, insightful executive panels, interactive knowledge-sharing sessions, and ample networking opportunities, including leisure activities and evening receptions. These experiences not only fostered collaboration but also encouraged new business ventures to shape the future of global telecom connectivity. Carrier Community is also grateful for the vital contributions from its distinguished sponsors and strategic partners, including mgi, Huawei, Türk Telekom International, Flexoptix, EllaLink, ZOI, Orange Wholesale, BTS, DE-CIX, Bankai Group, Lanck Telekom, Canalink, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, Angola Cables, and Africa Data Centres Association, whose ongoing innovation continues to drive the industry forward.
On the Media Side:
As part of the event’s media coverage, GCCM Magazine Issue 74 was released, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest industry updates, emerging market trends, and insights from key players in the global telecom space. Additionally, an exclusive executive interview with João Domingos Correia, CEO of CVTelecom, was published as a video interview on the Carrier Community Media Portal. In this candid conversation, João shares his vision for the future of telecom in Africa and the critical role of collaboration and innovation in driving the continent’s digital transformation.
Looking Ahead: iWTC 2025 in Tashkent
As we reflect on the success of the Africa 2025 GCCM, Carrier Community is excited to turn its attention to the second International Wholesale Telecom Congress (iWTC) 2025, scheduled to take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from April 13th to 15th, 2025. This high-profile event, powered by Carrier Community, will gather over 350+ industry peers from the global wholesale telecom and ICT sectors. The iWTC 2025 promises to be an essential gathering for anyone seeking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving telecom landscape.
With a focus on creating opportunities for valuable partnerships, iWTC 2025 will feature unique branding and networking opportunities, including private meeting suites, branded bilateral meeting tables, dedicated exhibition spaces, and an online messaging and pre-congress scheduling tool. These features are designed to streamline engagement and enhance business development for all attendees.
Carrier Community invites all industry professionals to join in this essential gathering to discover new opportunities and forge impactful collaborations within the dynamic telecom ecosystem.
For more information and to register for the iWTC 2025, visit carriercommunity.com.
About Carrier Community:
Carrier Community (CC) is a global telecom club that connects decision-makers and professionals from across the wholesale telecom ecosystem. Since its founding in 2008, CC has been at the forefront of fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the telecom industry. The organization hosts numerous events, including the GCCM and iWTC, to bring together key stakeholders from various sectors, including connectivity, ICT, data centers, and mobile networks, to share knowledge, explore new business opportunities, and shape the future of global connectivity.
