Expansion of Internet Services through National Fiber Optic Network
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TLDR
- The Tanzanian Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Angellah Kairuki, launched the second phase of the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) project by TTCL in Dar es Salaam.
- The expansion of internet services through the national fiber optic network aims to enhance education, employment, business, innovation, and public services for citizens.
- By June 2026, the number of internet users in Tanzania is projected to reach 62.7 million, with data usage increasing to 1,041 petabytes.
- Currently, there are approximately 178,904 fiber internet users at home, which is low compared to the total number of internet users in the country.
- TTCL plans to establish around 400,000 new Home Pass connections in the second phase, aiming for a total of approximately 750,000 connections by June 2027.