{"id":150714,"date":"2026-04-12T16:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T16:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/yas-tanzania-launches-strategy-for-rural-connectivity"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T17:39:35","slug":"yas-tanzania-launches-strategy-for-rural-connectivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/tanzania\/all-news\/yas-tanzania-launches-strategy-for-rural-connectivity","title":{"rendered":"Yas Tanzania Launches Strategy for Rural Connectivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>Yas Tanzania has launched a strategy to enhance connectivity in rural areas, reaffirming its commitment to expanding digital access beyond urban centers. The initiative includes the installation of 758 communication towers, which will improve access to essential services and support growth in various sectors, including health and education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Tanzania. <\/strong> <\/span>Yas Tanzania has reaffirmed its strategy of expanding inclusive connectivity beyond major urban centres to underserved and rural communities.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks were made by YAS Tanzania\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Pierre Canton Bacara at the launch of 758 communication towers by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Dodoma over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe telecom infrastructure will enhance access to public services and support growth across key sectors, including financial services, e-commerce, health, and education, through expanded digital connectivity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He said Yas Tanzania also noted that it has invested more than 1tri\/- in network infrastructure and now operates one of the country\u2019s widest 4G and 5G networks, covering more than 95 per cent of the population.<\/p>\n<p>He said the infrastructure handover, covering both the completed communication towers and the national fibre optic backbone, forms part of Tanzania\u2019s broader digital transformation agenda under Agenda 2050, aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable, and resilient connectivity nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>The company accounted for approximately 33 per cent of the total sites delivered (261 sites) and has upgraded its entire 2G footprint to 4G as part of its network modernisation programme.<\/p>\n<p>The infrastructure was developed under a long-term public-private partnership between the Government and telecom operators, aimed at accelerating broadband rollout and strengthening the National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB).<\/p>\n<p>According to the consortium, the network includes fibre optic backbone routes along the Dodoma\u2013Mwanza, Morogoro\u2013Ifakara, and Moshi\u2013Rombo corridors, covering approximately 1,193 kilometres.<\/p>\n<p>It also includes metro fibre infrastructure across major urban centres, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mbeya, Mwanza, Tanga, Moshi, Morogoro, Dodoma, Tabora, Shinyanga, Biharamulo, Makambako, and Musoma. Additional segments remain under construction and will be handed over upon completion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs Tanzania advances toward becoming a regional digital hub, sustained collaboration between the public and private sectors will remain essential to accelerating transformation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The consortium further noted that continued policy support, including review of broadband capacity charges, would enhance Tanzania\u2019s competitiveness as a regional connectivity hub and support increased data traffic through the country.<\/p>\n<p>Tanzania has been focusing on improving its digital infrastructure as part of its broader Agenda 2050 initiative, which aims to enhance connectivity across the nation. The public-private partnership model has been pivotal in accelerating the rollout of broadband services, ensuring that underserved communities gain access to essential digital resources. This strategy is crucial for fostering economic growth and improving the quality of life in rural areas, where connectivity has traditionally lagged behind urban centers.<\/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 Yas Tanzania has launched a strategy to enhance connectivity in rural areas, reaffirming its commitment to expanding digital access beyond urban centers. The initiative includes the installation of 758 communication towers, which will improve access to essential services and support growth in various sectors, including health and education. 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