TTCL Aims to Establish 400,000 Home Pass Connections by June 2027
Latest Tanzania technology news · TTCL Aims to Establish 400,000 Home Pass Connections by… explained · 2027 updates · updated Aug 22, 2026 · tech news · innovation · digital
TLDR
- The Tanzanian government aims to expand internet services through the national fiber optic network to enhance education, employment, business, and public services.
- Communication and Information Technology Minister Angellah Kairuki launched the second phase of the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) project by TTCL, emphasizing its role in the digital economy.
- As of June 2026, internet users in Tanzania reached 62.7 million, with data usage increasing to 1,041 petabytes, while home fiber users were approximately 178,904.
- TTCL's Director General Moremi Marwa stated that the second phase aims to establish around 400,000 Home Pass connections, increasing the total network capacity to about 750,000 by June 2027.
- TTCL plans to reach approximately one million connections by June 2028 as part of a three-year strategy to enhance communication services in the country.