TTCL Updates Kigoma Fibre Hub Linking Tanzania and DRC

In Short: TTCL Infrastructure Projects In Kigoma

TTCL says it is advancing two major communications infrastructure projects in Tanzania’s Kigoma region. One project aims to connect Tanzania with the Democratic Republic of Congo through Lake Tanganyika. The other is Phase II of TTCL’s Faiba Mlangoni Kwako FTTH buildout.

What Happened: TTCL’s Kigoma Hub And FTTH Phase II

TTCL said its board members, led by Prof. Saudin Jacob Mwakaje, visited Kigoma to inspect progress on large communications projects.

One project is the construction of an infrastructure junction hub for a fibre network that will link Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo through Lake Tanganyika, in Kigoma. TTCL described the work as part of its efforts to strengthen regional connectivity and position Kigoma as a strategic area for communications services between Tanzania and countries in the Great Lakes region.

TTCL also said its Faiba Mlangoni Kwako FTTH Phase II project has started construction in multiple areas of Kigoma. FTTH means fiber to the home, a fibre optic connection that brings high speed internet directly to homes and offices.

The company said the FTTH project is intended to expand access to high speed internet using fibre optic technology. TTCL said the rollout should help households, businesses, education institutions, health facilities, and public offices access faster and more reliable communications services.

Why It Matters: Cross-Border Links And Local Broadband Access

The Kigoma junction hub could add a new cross-border route for connectivity between Tanzania and the DRC, based on TTCL’s plan to run the link through Lake Tanganyika.

At the local level, the FTTH Phase II build in Kigoma is aimed at bringing high speed internet closer to end users, including public services like schools and health facilities.

TTCL did not announce a financing amount for the projects.