[SPONSORED CONTENT] Douala, September 10, 2025 – In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Yoomee has announced a major investment plan for the next three years. This ambitious initiative aims to modernize its infrastructure, strengthen its services, and support Cameroon’s digital sovereignty. The investment will include the upgrade of its All-in-One platform (Yoomee Money) and the construction of an independent connectivity infrastructure covering about 300 sites nationwide.
All-in-One Platform: A New Step Toward Inclusion
The upgrade of the mobile money platform seeks to provide a universal payment solution, compliant with BEAC/COBAC regulations and standards, secure, and interoperable with all payment methods (competing wallets, cards and banking networks, ATM networks) within the CEMAC region.
Key improvements include:
- A simplified and intuitive user experience;
- Enhanced security measures, including e-KYC integration, anti-fraud and anti-money laundering mechanisms, and cybersecurity;
- Full integration of all payment methods to ensure complete interoperability in the CEMAC region.
According to Jacques Ndjamba, owner of HTT TELECOM SA:
“Our ambition is to make Yoomee Money a key driver of financial inclusion in the CEMAC region, by offering a single, universal, secure wallet fully compliant with regulatory standards. This project benefits from:
- The support of investors who have strengthened the company’s financial base;
- Strong partnerships with leading global players in the financial services sector.”
Building an Independent and Sovereign LTE Network
To ensure reliable and secure connectivity, Yoomee will also undertake a series of investments in an LTE access network covering the entire national territory, including Douala, Yaoundé, and the South-West region, within the next six months.
This project aims to reduce reliance on the operator CAMTEL while reinforcing Cameroon’s digital sovereignty.
Balancing Resilience and Ambition Amid Challenges with Camtel
Since 2017, after regaining ownership from foreign investors, Yoomee—an innovative telecom operator—entered into a contract with Camtel, the state-owned company in charge of telecom infrastructure in Cameroon. The partnership was designed to engage Yoomee in significant investments to deliver reliable, affordable, and high-quality connectivity to Cameroonians, based on an MVNO model. In return, Camtel committed to providing services of a specific nature and quality standards.
However, Camtel’s contractual obligations were not fulfilled. Persistent service issues—including unexpected outages, quality deterioration, unilateral and unnotified interruptions—directly affected Yoomee’s operational performance. These dysfunctions also damaged customer trust, limited the company’s ability to contribute to the country’s digitalization, and ultimately led to the layoff of about 100 employees in August 2025.
In light of this situation, Yoomee was compelled to reassess its operational strategy, shifting its telecom activities toward serving businesses and institutions (B2B), while rebuilding its own LTE network to once again serve the general public.
Reinventing for the Future
Despite these challenges, Yoomee remains firmly committed to its mission. Since its recovery from foreign shareholders in 2016, the company has invested more than CFA 40 billion to make connectivity more accessible and affordable in Cameroon. Its determination to support the country’s economic and social development, strengthen the national digital ecosystem, and provide reliable connectivity to all citizens remains intact.
This strategic plan is anchored in the pursuit of independence and digital sovereignty. It reflects the company’s strong commitment to building a high-quality, sustainable, and autonomous infrastructure that meets the challenges of Cameroon’s digital transformation.
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