LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Airtel Malawi on Tuesday night, November 18, 2025 officially launched Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) across all its sites and unveiled the country’s widest 5G network coverage, marking a transformative leap in Malawi’s digital evolution.
According to the leading mobile telecommunications network, Airtel VoLTE technology brings crystal-clear voice call quality and faster connection times.
The technology will also enables customers to use the internet while simultaneously making voice calls on their VoLTE capable and enabled smartphones, while 5G unlocks ultra-fast speeds, low connectivity delays also known as latency, and the capacity to power smart cities, digital learning, e-health, and next-generation enterprise solutions.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology Shadrick Namalomba hailed the milestone as a catalyst for inclusive growth and national progress.
“This launch is not just about faster internet, it is about unlocking opportunities. It is about enabling a farmer in Mangochi, a student in Mzuzu, and an entrepreneur in Lilongwe to thrive in a connected world.
“Airtel Malawi’s investment in 5G and VoLTE is a bold step towards a more inclusive digital economy,” explains Namalomba.
Airtel Malawi Managing Director Aashish Dutt emphasized that the launch is the culmination of years of strategic infrastructure development.
“We are proud to bring VoLTE and 5G services to Malawians nationwide. These technologies are not just upgrades; they are enablers of transformation. And they rest on a foundation we’ve been building deliberately and passionately.
“Together, we are building bridges of possibility, pathways of progress, and a digital Malawi that leaves no one behind,” Dutt explained.
The 5G network covers fully 10 districts including Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu, Zomba, Kasungu, Dowa, Mchinji, Salima, Mangochi and Dedza.
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