Tanzania's communications minister, Angellah Kairuki, gave props to telecom companies for helping expand coverage while keeping costs reasonable across the country. She watched operators like TTCL, YAS, Airtel, and Vodacom sign deals worth 19.7 billion shillings to bring mobile networks to 201 wards and 263 villages, which should reach about 2.8 million people. Kairuki promised to fix licensing headaches that have been slowing down rollouts.
The Universal Communications Service Access Fund boss said they're planning tower upgrades to handle 3G, 4G, and 5G signals after this current project wraps. Company executives from the major carriers all talked up how rural connectivity pushes digital transformation forward and creates opportunities for citizens who've been stuck without decent service.
The Universal Communications Service Access Fund boss said they're planning tower upgrades to handle 3G, 4G, and 5G signals after this current project wraps. Company executives from the major carriers all talked up how rural connectivity pushes digital transformation forward and creates opportunities for citizens who've been stuck without decent service.
