Democratic Republic of the Congo: USD 10 million EIB backing for
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
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DR Congo Satellite Deal: $400M to Bridge Digital Gap
In a move that could signal a seismic shift in how the world accesses the internet, the Democratic Republic of Congo is prioritizing satellite technology to bridge its daunting digital divide.
CanalBox boosts internet quality in the DRC with Fast Congo
CanalBox initiated its services in the Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2021, currently serving Kinshasa and Goma. Fiber optic internet service provider CanalBox signed a partnership on
DRC: Orange, Airtel oversee Meta''s 2Africa cable
The two operators have formed a joint venture Mawezi, which will oversee the management of the optical fibre cable landing station in Muanda, near the mouth of the Congo River.
DRC: SOCOF SA Signs Deal to Expand Fiber Optic Infrastructure
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government is working to improve the country's telecommunications infrastructure and expand access to telecom services nationwide. In March
Telecommunications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Internet Backbone and International Connectivity The Democratic Republic of the Congo''s international internet connectivity relies heavily on submarine fiber-optic cables landing primarily at Muanda on the
Democratic Republic of the Congo''s "Fiber Optic
Fast Congo, a subsidiary of network solutions company Paratus Group in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has announced that its 620km fiber optic
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
Democratic Republic of Congo Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband Markets: Statistics and Analyses, 1999-2020 - ResearchAndMarkets May 14, 2020 11:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo''s (DRC''s) Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, has partnered with China''s Genew Technologies to build a fiber-optic project
How Sun Telecom Supported Lusaka Telecom''s 2,000 km Fiber
2,000 km. 4 Cities. 1 Supplier. Zero compatibility issues. When Lusaka Telecom needed to roll out fiber-to-the-home across the Democratic Republic of Congo, the challenges were clear: tight
Orange DRC Unveils Strategy to Accelerate Digital Transformation in
Orange DRC has reaffirmed its ambition to help position the Democratic Republic of Congo as a leading technology hub in Africa by 2030, following high-level discussions with the
DRC unveils AfDB-backed 600KM Fibre Optic Cable project
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched a €66.55 million fibre optic cable project, a significant leap towards enhancing its digital infrastructure.
DR Congo: Two Chinese Companies Positioned to Build Fiber Optic
Genew Technologies and Zhongshi Wosen, both Chinese companies, will help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) build its fiber optic network. The Congolese Minister of
DR Congo: Second phase of national fiber optic backbone completed
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the cities of Kinshasa and Kasumbalesa are now connected via the fiber optic. This segment which is the second phase of the national fiber optic
Democratic Republic of Congo''s Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband
The Democratic Republic of Congo''s Telecoms, Mobile & Broadband Markets, 2019 - Broadband Market Set to Grow with Fibre & 3G/4G Deployments - ResearchAndMarkets
DR Congo €8B Digital Plan: What It Includes (Telecom, Infrastructure
The PNN2 initiative is set to position DR Congo as a regional tech powerhouse by rolling out fiber-optic networks, telecom towers, and broadband connectivity to reach 30 million people
DR Congo govt partners with two Chinese firms to build national fibre
DR Congo govt partners with two Chinese firms to build national fibre-optic cable The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is partnering with two Chinese companies, Genew and
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
Liquid wins licence for DRC''s second landing station
Congolese regulator ARPTC (Autorite de Regulation des Postes et Telecom) has granted Liquid Telecom a licence to build a second submarine cable landing station. Currently, the
DRC Plans 2,100 km Fiber-Optic Corridor Along the Congo River
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is looking at the Congo River as a new route for expanding its national fiber-optic network. On June 25, 2026, the government, through the Ministry of
Fiber optics in the DRC: A strategic partnership for a digital leap
Through this partnership, the country officially launches the construction of its national fiber optic network. This strategic infrastructure aims to bridge the persistent digital divide. According to
Telecommunications in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Radio Okapi was first established in February 2002 by the United Nations Mission in the Democratic of Republic of Congo (MONUC). Radio Okapi provides news, music, and political information to all
SOCOF and APCSC to deploy fibre along new roads in the DRC
Congolese Fiber Optic Company (SOCOF SA) has reportedly signed a partnership with the Agency for the Coordination and Monitoring of Collaboration Agreements (APCSC) to deploy