Sonatel, a member of the Orange Group, and Netgem will launch the first Cloud Gaming platform in West Africa called Wido Games, powered by Pleio will be available in February to all Sonatel customers. The launch of Sonatel's Cloud Gaming service reinforces the growing significance of video gaming and ultra-high-speed connectivity for consumers. The service also reflects Sonatel's commitment to delivering tailored digital entertainment solutions across its markets.
Sonatel has partnered with Netgem to leverage their proven end-to-end solution, recognised across many markets by leading telecom operators across both fixed and mobile networks. Through this collaboration, Sonatel benefits from Netgem's full-service offering, which combines cutting-edge technology, a premium content catalogue, and an intuitive, seamless gaming experience.
Wido Games enables Sonatel subscribers to enjoy console-style games directly on their smartphones—and soon on PCs—without expensive gaming hardware. Leveraging Sonatel's robust network, including 5G, Wido Games provides a smooth streaming experience
Mathias Hautefort, CEO, Netgem
At Netgem, our vision is captured in our tagline: ‘Everyone's Entertained' means that we're committed to helping publishers and operators deliver top-tier content globally, with a particular focus on expanding access across Africa. Our partnership with Sonatel is a perfect fit, allowing them to lead their market by providing subscribers with unmatched, seamless access to a console-quality gaming library on their existing devices.
Malick Dary, Consumer Marketing Director ,Sonatel
With this partnership, we are proud to launch the first Cloud Gaming service in West Africa with a simple promise: a console gaming experience on any device, powered by the strength of our network.