The approved work plan includes 156 activities, notably the deployment of 270 km of optical fiber, the extension of mobile network and high-speed internet coverage to 750 identified “white zones,” or areas without network access, the commissioning of mini data centers, support. The approved work plan includes 156 activities, notably the deployment of 270 km of optical fiber, the extension of mobile network and high-speed internet coverage to 750 identified “white zones,” or areas without network access, the commissioning of mini data centers, support. Burkina Faso has contracted Bridge Fiber Solutions (BFS), a subsidiary of Telecel Faso SA, to manage and operate its 3,000km national fiber optic backbone network. Bridge Fiber Solutions (BFS), a subsidiary of Telecel Faso SA, has been contracted to operate and manage Burkina Faso's fiber optic. Key Insight: Burkina Faso has seen significant growth in fiber optic coverage, reaching 45% in urban areas by 2026, which has contributed to improved internet speeds and connectivity. Spanning 3000km and connecting nearly 100 municipalities across all 13 regions, Burkina Faso's fibre optic network also has. The Ministry for the Development of the Digital Economy and Posts (MDENP) of Burkina Faso has entrusted Sofrecom with the task of supervising and controlling the deployment of the Ouaga-Pô fibre optic backbone network (FOOP) as part of the Regional Communication Infrastructure Project for West. The telephony market in Burkina Faso is still relatively underdeveloped.
