Construction of DRC section of the fibre optic link between Lusaka and Kinshasa.
Description
<p>Deployment and implementation of a broadband connectivity link between Kinshasa and Lusaka through the link Muanda-Kinshasa then Kinshasa-Kasumbalesa, afterwards establishes a cross boarder connection operated by Zamtel in Zambia and la Société Congolaise des Postes et des Télécommunications (SCPT) in DRC.</p>
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Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Beneficiary Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications
The project is about establishing a link the 2 subregional and neighbouring countries DRC and Angola with a broadband connectivity by Fibre Optic, with the main objective of providing connectivity to the south west and central cities of DRC (Kananga, Mbuji-Mayi, Bandundu, Kikwit, Matadi,..) by linking at the first stage Cabinda (ANG) and Muanda (DRC) and on the second stage Noqui (ANG) and Matadi (DRC). The second objective of the project is to provide a redundancy (back up) to the existing national backbone in case of failures and service disrupt on the two primaries axes Kinshasa Muanda and Kinshasa Kasumbalesa (Lubumbashi).
Description
<p>Project will be executed and operated by the two countries national FO telecom companies : SCPT (DRC) and Angola Cables (ANG). A joint planning meeting was held in Kinshasa in 2017. Financing partners are now being approached.</p>
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Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo
Beneficiary Countries
Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications
Kinshasa (DRC) will be linked to the eastern countries (Rwanda and Burundi) through the national backbone Kinshsa - Kasumbalesa (Lubumbashi) by estashing a joinction from Kamina to Burundi through Uvira in DRC and to Rwanda through Goma in DRC.
Description
<p>Construction of DRC section of the fibre optic link between Kinshasa (DRC) and Kigali/Bujumbura (Rwanda/Burundi).</p>
<p>EDIT : This project involves the roll out of a fiber optic backbone linked to regional network to improve quality and<br />
reduce costs of communications services. The project links the DRC to Rwanda and Burundi and to the<br />
East African countries networks and will offer redundancy loops for these networks with DRC and the<br />
countries in the region.</p>
Capex Cost
0.00USD million
Preparation Cost
0.00
Operation Cost
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Countries
Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda
Beneficiary Countries
Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda
REC
SADC
Stakeholders
Southern African Development Community
DRC - Office Congolais des Postes et des Télécommunications