{"id":150631,"date":"2026-04-10T16:46:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/president-samia-launches-758-communication-towers-in-85-dist"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:06:06","slug":"president-samia-launches-758-communication-towers-in-85-dist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/president-samia-launches-758-communication-towers-in-85-dist","title":{"rendered":"President Samia Launches 758 Communication Towers in 85 Dist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated 758 communication towers and new fibre optic connections across 85 districts in Tanzania. This initiative aims to enhance access to communication services, particularly in rural areas, and improve e-government efficiency. The project is expected to stimulate digital business growth and create job opportunities for youth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has inaugurated 758 communication towers, new fibre optic backbone connections across 85 districts, and formally handed over the national fibre optic backbone infrastructure to the government.<\/p>\n<p>The launch and handover ceremony took place on April 10, 2026, at the Jakaya Kikwete Convention Centre in Dodoma.<\/p>\n<p>The large-scale ICT infrastructure projects are expected to significantly transform Tanzania\u2019s digital sector. They are projected to improve access to communication services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, enhance the efficiency of e-government services, stimulate the growth of digital businesses, and expand employment opportunities for young people through the digital economy.<\/p>\n<p>Tanzania has been making strides in improving its ICT infrastructure over the past decade. The government&#8217;s focus on expanding digital connectivity is part of a broader strategy to enhance economic growth and development. Investments in communication technologies are crucial for bridging the digital divide, especially in rural areas where access has been limited. The recent inauguration of communication towers and fibre optic connections marks a significant step towards achieving these goals and fostering a more inclusive digital economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Tanzania<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated 758 communication towers and new fibre optic connections across 85 districts in Tanzania. This initiative aims to enhance access to communication services, particularly in rural areas, and improve e-government efficiency. The project is expected to stimulate digital business growth and create job opportunities for youth. 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