Canal+ Takes Over GVA’s Canalbox Fiber Business in Togo

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Monday, 05 January 2026 11:38

Canal+ Takes Over GVA’s Canalbox Fiber Business in Togo

Canal+ Togo will take control of GVA’s fiber-optic operations after government approval of a license transfer.
Authorities say the change will not affect services, pricing, or connection quality for subscribers.
Canalbox currently holds about 61% of Togo’s fiber broadband market.

Canal+’s local subsidiary in Togo will take control of the operations of fiber-optic provider GVA, which operates under the Canalbox brand. During a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the Togolese government approved the transfer of GVA’s operating license to Canal+ Togo.

This change in Canalbox’s ownership structure follows the restructuring of Vivendi Group, which decided in December 2024 to split into several independent entities. Canalbox currently serves as Togo’s leading fiber broadband provider. Authorities said the transition would not trigger any immediate changes for subscribers. The government said services, commercial offers, and connection quality would remain unchanged. Officials added that the transaction primarily aims to ensure business continuity under a new governance structure.

A ministerial decree is expected in the coming weeks to legally finalize the license transfer. Meanwhile, the operation aligns with Togo’s national strategy to position itself as a regional digital hub. Canal+, which operates fiber-optic services in nine African countries, has stronger financial capacity that could support additional infrastructure investments and service quality improvements, according to officials.

The integration of Canalbox into the Canal+ group should also support the development of a so-called “triple-play” offer, combining television, internet, and fixed-line telephony. The move should strengthen Canal+’s position in Togo’s fiber broadband market. It should also allow the group to optimize its distribution network and deliver a more integrated customer experience under a single brand.

Canal+ and Canalbox already shared distribution channels before the transaction. Following the takeover, both entities will now operate as a unified telecommunications and audiovisual services hub.

Canalbox currently dominates Togo’s fiber-optic market with an estimated 61% market share, ahead of competitor Yas Togo.

This article was initially published in French by Esaïe Edoh

Adapted in English by Ange Jason Quenum

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