NuRAN Targets Africa's Rural Connectivity Opportunity with More Than US$900 Million in Estimated Contract Revenue
About 6% of the contracted tower portfolio is operational, with further deployments subject to financing availability and regulatory requirements.
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NuRAN Wireless (NUR) highlighted its contracted African tower portfolio, representing more than US$900 million in estimated revenue over its contractual terms. The portfolio comprises 5,092 towers across eight countries, with terms of five to ten years. Approximately 300 towers across five countries are operational, about 6% of the contracted portfolio.
As of November 2, 2026, network-generated revenue grew 126.44% over the past 12 months, reaching monthly average revenue of US$1,356 per operational tower. Monthly active users exceeded 180K, up 48.64% over the previous 12 months, with approximately 90 million monthly voice-call minutes.
NuRAN targets 10,000 towers within the next five years. Its priorities include faster deployments, higher network utilization and recurring revenue growth, subject to financing availability, regulatory requirements and operational conditions.
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- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.5,092 contracted towers across eight countries represent more than US$900 million in estimated revenue over five-to-ten-year terms. 136× market cap
- Moderate pointNetwork-generated revenue grew 126.44% over the past 12 months, reaching US$1,356 monthly average revenue per operational tower.
- Moderate pointMonthly active users exceeded 180K, representing 48.64% growth over the previous 12 months.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.10,000 towers within the next five years is NuRAN's corporate objective.
- Minor point29 additional tower activations were announced in October 2026.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.NuEnergy development is expanding integrated solar, storage and hybrid power capabilities.
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- Major pointAbout 6% of contracted towers are operational, with approximately 300 operating across five countries.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Deployment and revenue-growth priorities remain subject to financing availability, regulatory requirements and operational conditions.
News Explained
The release describes NuRAN’s Network-as-a-Service model as financing, building, owning, operating and maintaining mobile infrastructure while operators such as Orange and MTN provide end-user services, with long-term agreements designed to generate recurring revenue rather than relying solely on equipment sales.
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Key Figures
- Estimated contract revenue
- More than US$900 million
- Across 5,092 contracted towers; contractual terms of five to ten years
- Contracted towers
- 5,092 towers across 8 African countries
- Contracted portfolio
- Operational towers
- Approximately 300 towers
- As of the article
- Network-generated revenue growth
- 126.44%
- Over the past 12 months
- Average monthly revenue per operational tower
- US$1,356
- Monthly average
- Monthly active users
- Over 180K; 48.64% growth
- Growth over the previous 12 months
- Additional tower activations
- 29 towers
- Announced in October 2026
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QUEBEC, QC / ACCESS Newswire / November 5, 2026 / NuRAN Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ:NUR)(FSE:1RN) ("NuRAN" or the "Company"), a leading provider of rural connectivity infrastructure in Africa, today highlights its evolution from an equipment manufacturer to a Network-as-a-Service ("NaaS") operator, with 5,092 contracted towers across eight African countries representing more than US
With approximately 300 operational towers across five countries, NuRAN is focused on converting its contracted portfolio into revenue-generating infrastructure while expanding mobile connectivity to underserved African communities.
NuRAN addresses this gap by combining TowerCo-type site infrastructure with active-network deployment, operation and maintenance under long-term NaaS agreements, enabling operators to expand coverage with lower upfront capital while creating recurring infrastructure revenue. Its shared, outsourced model helps operators extend rural coverage and upgrade service with a lower deployment burden, while managing power constraints and sustainability objectives.
The installed base of telecom towers across the African market is projected to grow from 798,950 units in 2026 to 929,810 units by 2031, an addition of roughly 130,860 new tower units over the next five years (a compound annual growth rate of
Source: Mordor Intelligence, Africa Telecom Towers and allied market size analysis
Operating Momentum and Network Growth
As of November 2, 2026, NuRAN reported the following operational indicators:
- A population of more than 1.3 million covered with 439,741 mobile devices connected to our network.
- Contracted portfolio and growth: 5,092 towers across eight African countries, about 300 operational, including 29 additional activations announced in October 2026.
- Revenue performance:
126.44% growth in network-generated revenue over the past 12 months, reaching a monthly average revenue of US$1,356 per operational tower. - Growing demand: Over 180K monthly active users, representing
48.64% growth over the previous 12 months. - Approximately 90 million minutes of monthly voice calls.
These results provide a foundation for NuRAN's next phase of growth, with additional tower activations, increasing network traffic, and revenue generation serving as key measures of progress.
From Technology Development to Infrastructure Ownership
NuRAN began as a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, developing cost-efficient, low-power wireless technologies for remote markets. In 2016, the Company joined the Telecom Infra Project and announced a collaboration supporting Facebook's OpenCellular initiative.
Through its relationships with major mobile operators, NuRAN recognized that affordable equipment alone could not solve the challenges of rural connectivity. Operators also needed financing, reliable power, deployment capabilities, and long-term infrastructure management.
This realization led to NuRAN's NaaS model, through which the Company finances, builds, owns, operates, and maintains mobile network infrastructure while partners such as Orange and MTN provide services to end users. Rather than relying solely on equipment sales, the model is designed to generate recurring revenue through long-term commercial agreements.
A major milestone came in February 2021, when NuRAN announced a NaaS agreement with Orange for the planned deployment of 2,000 towers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing up to CAD
From Contracts to Operational Infrastructure
NuRAN's approximately 300 operational towers account for about
The Company's priorities are to accelerate deployments, strengthen network utilization, and expand recurring revenue, subject to financing availability, regulatory requirements, and operational conditions.
Connecting Communities and Building for the Future
Beyond its infrastructure business, NuRAN's mission is to connect communities where reliable mobile coverage remains limited or unavailable.
For rural families, connectivity can mean receiving money without traveling hours to the nearest connected town. For farmers, it can provide access to market prices. For local merchants, it can enable digital payments and new business opportunities improving local economy.
These everyday needs are part of a much larger digital economy. According to the GSMA's State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2026, US
NuRAN's strategy also reflects the technologies rural communities use today. According to the GSMA's Mobile Economy Africa 2025 report,
To support reliable connectivity in regions with limited electricity infrastructure, NuRAN is also developing its integrated energy capabilities through NuEnergy, its wholly owned subsidiary focused on solar, storage, and hybrid power systems.
"We started by developing technology to connect rural communities, but we realized that operators needed more than equipment. They needed a partner to finance, deploy, and operate the infrastructure. Today, our focus is on turning our contracted portfolio into operational networks, connecting more communities, and building recurring revenue around services people rely on every day," said Francis Létourneau, Chief Executive Officer of NuRAN Wireless.
About NuRAN Wireless
NuRAN Wireless Inc. (NASDAQ:NUR)(FSE:1RN) is a rural telecommunications infrastructure company connecting remote and underserved communities across Africa. Through its Network-as-a-Service model, NuRAN finances, builds, owns, operates and maintains 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure for mobile network operators seeking to expand coverage outside urban markets.
NuRAN has more than 5,000 towers under contract, of which a portion have been built and are operating today. The Company combines telecommunications engineering, low-power wireless technology, renewable-energy-enabled infrastructure, tower selection and field operations to solve the economic and technical challenges of rural mobile coverage.
NuRAN is also building on this foundation through NuEnergy, its wholly owned subsidiary focused on owning and operating the Company's solar, storage and hybrid power systems across its African footprint.
Additional Information:
For further information about NuRAN Wireless: www.nuranwireless.com
Francis Létourneau, Director and CEO
Francis.letourneau@nuranwireless.com
Tel: (418) 264-1337
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, including the securities laws of the Province of British Columbia, and the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are generally, but not always, identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions, or by statements that certain events, actions or results "may," "could," "should," "would" or "will" occur, be achieved or be realized. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's anticipated network expansion, future tower deployments, estimated revenues associated with its contractual portfolio, expected growth in recurring revenues, future technology upgrades, and the continued development of its Network-as-a-Service business mode.; and the Company's business plans, strategies, objectives, financing requirements, growth prospects and creation of long-term shareholder value.
Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, among others, financing availability, deployment timelines, operational challenges, regulatory requirements, market conditions, and the performance of the Company's commercial partners and the risks described under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 40-F, subsequent reports furnished on Form 6-K and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the Company's filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
Estimated contract revenues are based on assumptions regarding tower deployment, network operations, contract performance, and other factors, and should not be interpreted as guaranteed future revenues.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the deployments, operating-site targets, revenue or estimated revenue, contracted-site objectives will occur or be realized as currently contemplated. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of its date and are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary note. Except as required by applicable securities laws, NuRAN undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Future Oriented Financial Information
This press release contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively, "FOFI") about estimated revenue, which is subject to the same assumptions, risk factors, limitations and qualifications as set forth in the above paragraphs. FOFI contained in this document was approved by management as of the date of this document and was provided for the purpose of providing further information about NuRAN's future business operations. NuRAN and its management believe that FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management's best estimates and judgments, and represent, to the best of management's knowledge and opinion, the NuRAN's expected course of action. However, because this information is highly subjective, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results. NuRAN disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any FOFI contained in this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required pursuant to applicable law. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this document should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein. Differences in the timing of capital expenditures or revenues and variances in production estimates can have a significant impact on the key performance measures included in NuRAN's guidance. NuRAN's actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
This press release includes references to "estimated revenue", which is not defined under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The intent of this unaudited and non-IFRS measure is to provide additional useful information to investors and analysts. This non-IFRS measure does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other entities. As such, this non-IFRS measure should not be considered in isolation or used as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.
This non-IFRS financial measure reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's operations. Because non-IFRS financial measures exclude the effect of items that will increase or decrease the Company's reported results of operations, management strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety under the Company's profile on EDGAR and SEDAR+.
SOURCE: NuRAN Wireless Inc.
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How much estimated contract revenue does NuRAN Wireless's tower portfolio represent?
NuRAN's 5,092 contracted towers across eight African countries represent more than US$900 million in estimated revenue over contractual terms of five to ten years. This is estimated revenue across the contract terms, not revenue already generated.
How many NuRAN Wireless towers are operational?
Approximately 300 towers across five countries are operational, accounting for about 6% of NuRAN's 5,092-tower contracted portfolio. The operating indicators include 29 additional activations announced in October 2026.
Is NuRAN Wireless's estimated contract revenue an IFRS financial measure?
Estimated revenue is an unaudited, non-IFRS measure without a standardized meaning under International Financial Reporting Standards. It may not be comparable with similarly named measures from other companies and should not substitute for IFRS performance measures.
How does NuRAN Wireless's Network-as-a-Service business work?
NuRAN finances, builds, owns, operates and maintains mobile network infrastructure, while partners such as Orange and MTN provide services to end users. The company designed this model to generate recurring revenue through long-term commercial agreements rather than relying solely on equipment sales.