Africa-Press – Tanzania. AIRTELL Tanzania has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding digital access in rural communities after signing Phase 10 of its ongoing partnership with the Universal Communication Service Access Fund (UCSAF). The new phase focuses on constructing communication towers across underserved areas to strengthen nationwide connectivity.
The signing ceremony, held in Dar es Salaam, was officiated by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Hon. Angellah Jasmine Mbelwa Kairuki (Mb), who praised UCSAF and telecom operators for their continued cooperation in advancing the Government’s digital agenda.
“I commend the Board and Management of UCSAF for the excellent work being done to ensure communication services are available with quality and at an affordable cost,” Kairuki said. “I also commend all service providers for the strong cooperation you continue to offer the Government to ensure communication services remain high-quality, impactful, accessible, and affordable for the benefit of Tanzanians.”
Under Phase 10, a total of 201 communication towers will be constructed across various wards in the country. Airtel Tanzania will build 132 of them—equivalent to 65 percent of all the sites—demonstrating its significant role in the national infrastructure expansion initiative.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communication, Mr Mohamed Hamis Abdullah, emphasized the strategic importance of the project.“Today, the Government will witness the signing of agreements for the construction of Phase 10 communication towers across 201 wards nationwide,” he said. “This project is important and strategic, and I take this opportunity to congratulate all service providers involved.”
Airtel Tanzania’s Managing Director, Mr Charles Kamoto, underscored the company’s dedication to accelerating digital inclusion.
“Our ongoing partnership with UCSAF demonstrates our strong commitment to digital transformation and ensuring that connectivity is accessible across the entire country,” Mr Kamoto said. “Under this Phase 10 project, Airtel will build 132 out of 201 sites—reflecting our dedication to supporting inclusive growth, expanding coverage, and enabling more communities to benefit from modern communication services.”
Airtel Tanzania reiterated its mission to provide high-quality, reliable, and modern communication services to all Tanzanians, ensuring both urban and rural populations benefit from expanded network coverage.
The Phase 10 agreement marks another milestone in strengthening Tanzania’s digital infrastructure and reinforces Airtel’s leadership in driving inclusive connectivity across the nation.
