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Lichtenau/Baden (Germany), Paris and Nairobi, 11th October 2016
LS telcom joins African Telecommunications Union
Lichtenau/Baden (Germany), Paris and Nairobi –LS telcom joins the African Telecommunications Union
(ATU) as associate member.
“We are delighted to join the ATU” said Jean-Paul Chaib, Managing Director of LS telcom SAS, “LS telcom
has always been very active in the African telecommunications market. In the past several years, the
continent’s telecommunications sector has been the theatre of amazing innovation and breathtaking
growth, often leapfrogging the developments of more mature markets. In many aspects, Africa is now
leading the way. As the leading provider of solutions to regulators, it is therefore a natural step for LS
telcom to join the ATU. We look forward to working with ATU and its member states, and to support
them in channelling the growth of the ICT sector, thanks to our solutions for efficient spectrum
management and control.”
Abdoul Karim Soumaila, Secretary General from ATU, said, “We are very pleased to welcome LS telcom
as member to the ATU. LS telcom is a highly respected company in the area of spectrum management,
radio monitoring, and spectrum consulting. We are confident that LS telcom will play a key role in
assisting ATU to meet its objectives particularly in promoting the rapid development of information and
communication technologies and the knowledge society in Africa.”
The African Telecommunications Union is the leading continental organisation fostering the
development of information and communication technologies infrastructure and services.
LS telcom participated in the 1st ATU Preparatory Meeting for 2019 World Radiocommunications
Conference (APM19-1), from 19-22 September 2016 in Nairobi, Kenya.
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LS telcom AG
Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33
D-77839 Lichtenau
+49 (0) 7227 9535 600
+49 (0) 7227 9535 605
[email protected]
www.LStelcom.com
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About LS telcom
LS telcom’s software, system solutions, and services address the efficient use of radio frequency
spectrum and the optimal operation of radio communication services.
We are the worldwide leader in the provision of automated spectrum management systems and their
integration with monitoring systems. We also provide standalone radio monitoring systems, including
fixed, mobile, portable, and airborne sensors and stations. At the same time, we develop and market
software for the design, planning, and optimisation of broadcast, PMR, mobile and microwave
networks. Strategic consulting, radio engineering services, and training on network technologies,
standards, and regulations as well as transmitter installations and measurements complete our area of
expertise.
Telecom and Broadcast Regulatory authorities, wireless network operators and infrastructure providers,
system integrators and military organisations in over 100 countries across all continents rely on our
solutions and services.
LS telcom operates worldwide with subsidiaries in France, the USA, Canada, the UK, the UAE, China and
South Africa, as well as representative offices in Argentina, Hungary, and Oman. With its headquarters in
Lichtenau, Baden, Germany, LS telcom is listed on the German stock exchange under ISIN DE
0005754402 since 2001. www.LStelcom.com
About the ATU
Established on December 7th, 1999, the African Telecommunications Union is the leading continental
organisation fostering the development of information and communication technologies infrastructure
and services.
The mission of the Union is to promote the rapid development of info-communications in Africa in order
to achieve universal access, and full inter-country connectivity. The Union envisions an Africa that is
empowered as a full and active participant in the global information and knowledge society.
ATU currently has 45 Member States and 33 Associate Members (comprising fixed and mobile telecom
operators).
Email: [email protected]
www.atu-uat.org
LS telcom AG
Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33
D-77839 Lichtenau
+49 (0) 7227 9535 600
+49 (0) 7227 9535 605
[email protected]
www.LStelcom.com
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Contact:
LS telcom
Christiane Labitzke
Marketing & Communications Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +49 (0) 7227 9535 296 (Germany)
Tel: + 33 (0) 1 84 79 41 95 (France)
www.LStelcom.com
Presentation of LS telcom’s membership certificate
Abdoul Karim Soumaila, Secretary General from ATU (right)
and Laurent Uguen, Area Sales Manager LS telcom SAS (left)
LS telcom AG
Im Gewerbegebiet 31-33
D-77839 Lichtenau
+49 (0) 7227 9535 600
+49 (0) 7227 9535 605
[email protected]
www.LStelcom.com