Tests have taken place in Freetown

Vocus had been granted an exclusive extension last month

Get to the chopper... we've got 4G to deliver

Anatel wants to phase out 2G and 3G services

The network launches on October 10

Another 3G network will be no more

Will snap up 280 rooftop sites

Will focus on 4G and 5G networks instead

The ban on Huawei has impacted the UK MVNO

Stonepeak snaps up a 49 percent stake

But will delay it until a decision is made by CMA on Vodafone-Three merger

Claims it to be a world first

Telco says deployment can support the collection of vast amounts of data in real-time

Expects to complete full switch-off by end of year

The deal covers 1,552 towers

Will also be used to pay off debt

Now live in 100 locations across the region

Funds will also help pay off another loan facility

Time to focus on 4G and 5G networks

A bid could value the unit at €5 billion

Labels the potential deal as "dangerous"

But only gets a seven month extension, not the 10 it asked for

Has already phased out its 3G network

The telco wants to push its fiber game