Industry DRC unveils AfDB-backed 600KM Fibre Optic Cable
The project includes constructing a state-of-the-art National Data Centre in Brazzaville and laying 600 kilometers of fibre optic cable to interconnect
Industry DRC starts €66.55m fibre optic project to be digital hub
THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has embarked on an ambitious €66.55 million ($72.5 million) fibre optic cable project, aiming to establish the nation as a digital hub in Central Africa. This initiative
Industry Economic Impacts of Submarine Fiber Optic Cables and Broadband
This study explores the economic impact of the international data connectivity delivered by submarine fiber optic cables (“subsea cables”) on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Industry Fast Congo and GVA Partner to Enhance High-Speed
At the Africa Digital Expo in Kinshasa last week, Fast Congo – a subsidiary of the pan-African operator, Paratus Group, in the Democratic
Industry Construction of fibre-optic cables in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The project consists in the construction of 10,000 km of fibre-optic cables as part of a regional backbone in 5 countries, including backbone as well as metro networks. The 5 countries covered by the project
Industry DR Congo: BCS gets warrant agreement for a 1,200-km fiber project
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced, Saturday, a warrant agreement with the wholesale telecommunications infrastructure provider Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS). Under
Industry Democratic Republic of the Congo
Fiber‑optic backbone networks, towers, satellite and microwave links, last‑mile connectivity, and network redundancy are needed to improve coverage and reliability.
Industry Congo Backs $400M Satellite Deal to Bridge Digital Divide
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has moved to tackle one of the world''s steepest connectivity gaps with a $400 million satellite internet partnership. The
Industry Democratic Republic of Congo: EIB Global proceeds with support for
Today at the Kinshasa Economic Forum, the EIB and BCS signed a warrants agreement that will allow BCS to move forward with their plans to install a new fibre-optic backbone in the
Industry DRC unveils AfDB-backed 600KM Fibre Optic Cable
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a €66.55 million fibre optic cable project, a significant leap towards enhancing its digital
Industry What is the impact of fibre connectivity in the Democratic Republic of
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) lags behind in mobile connectivity compared to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa, with average mobile phone penetration rates of only 26 per cent in
Industry Congo to Build Central Africa''s First Fibre Data Center
The Republic of Congo has embarked on a major project to construct a national data center in the Bacongo district of Brazzaville.
Industry SOCOF and APCSC to deploy fibre along new roads in
Congolese Fiber Optic Company (SOCOF SA) has reportedly signed a partnership with the Agency for the Coordination and Monitoring of
Industry Democratic Republic of the Congo: USD 10 million EIB
More than 2.5 million people living in remote eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will benefit from transformed digital connectivity under new fibre-optic network
Industry The challenge of connectivity in the Democratic Republic
The telecommunications sector in any country is considered one of the economy''s main pillars and sources of income. However, many factors can affect
Industry BANDWIDTH AND CLOUD SOLUTIONS
The project concerns the second phase of the construction of a fibre optic backbone in DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), focusing on underserved areas of the eastern part of the country. The fibre links
Industry Optical Fiber Backbones in DRC: A Strategic Project
Given the complexity of this deployment and the need to secure its timetable as well as its investments, Facebook called on Sofrecom to carry out the preliminary
Industry DR Congo: Two Chinese Companies Positioned to Build
Genew Technologies and Zhongshi Wosen, both Chinese companies, will help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) build its fiber optic network.
Industry The fiber optic cable from the CAB project arrives in the
The installation of optical fiber covers more than 935 kilometers and connects the CAR to the Democratic Republic of Congo, in Congo-Brazzaville
Industry Economic impacts of submarine fiber optic cables and broadband
Economic impacts of submarine fiber optic cables and broadband connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo O''Connor, A. C., Anderson, B., Odufuwa, F., Lawrence, S. E., & Brower, A. O.
Industry DRC kick-starts €66.55 million fibre optic line project
As a big step towards improving its digital infrastructure, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has started a €66.55 million fibre optic
Industry Congo Advancing Network Expansion, Regional Connectivity Projects
Currently, Silicone Connect is working on a 325 km fiber optic corridor between Ouesso and the Congo border, set to begin construction in February 2025 and expected to be operational by
Industry DR Congo: BCS gets warrant agreement for a 1,200-km fiber project
The EIB''s financial support will enable BCS to accelerate the construction of a 1,200 km fiber optic network that will connect 319 schools and 70 hospitals and provide broadband internet
Industry DRC Advances Digital Connectivity with Fiber Optic
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is advancing its digital connectivity with the installation of a fiber-optic network, supported by the