On July 18, 2025, Tanzania and Kenya officially launched a cross-border fiber optic connection linking Dar es Salaam and Mombasa. The joint project marks a major step toward strengthening regional connectivity and building a more integrated digital market across East Africa. Despite being home to some of the fastest-growing economies in the world, East Africa's internet penetration rate remains below 40%, lagging significantly behind the global average of 66. It highlights end-to-end services such as FTTH broadband deployment, premium fiber optic supplies, installation services, and specialized testing tools. The solutions help telecom operators, ISPs, and businesses build reliable and scalable. Tuesday 6th May 2025 - Kampala Uganda: - Bayobab Uganda is proud to announce the successful unveiling of its newest and shortest fibre optic route - the Uganda Railway National Long Distance (NLD) from Malaba to Kampala. Bayobab, an MTN Group company, is the digital infrastructure pillar of the.
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