In a statement released on September 11, 2024, the telecom regulator, ART, attributed this issue to the "continuous degradation" of the national fiber optic network and called for a reevaluation of the network's maintenance practices. As the con...
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One of the main reasons for the recent drop in mobile service quality is the ongoing degradation of the national fiber optic network. This was confirmed by Philémon Zoo Zame, the Director General of the
The Central Africa Backbone (CAB) project aims to connect the countries of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) via high-speed telecommunications infrastructure. Within this
Cameroon''s incumbent telecom operator, Camtel, has announced the deployment of an additional 3,500 km of fiber optic cable starting in 2024. Speaking about the project last October 17
As a reminder, with a fibre optic network officially estimated at 10,000 km, two operational landing stations for submarine cables (Wacs and Sat 3), and two other under construction or
Cameroon has signed a MoU with Central African Republic (CAR) that will see the two countries'' communications networks interconnected by
In a recent outing, CAMTEL had decried what its officials said are acts of sabotage and vandalism on its fibre optic network essential to the functioning of key enterprises nationwide.
Mobile network carriers in the country have recently traded blame for poor service quality, attributing it to Camtel''s optic fibre connectivity.
Authorities in the country have been unable to reestablish internet connections since the blackout began 10 days ago. Chad lost internet access when fibre-optic cables in Cameroon, the
Government has officially handed over to Cameroon Telecommunications, CAMTEL, a 78-strand fibre optic cable deployed overhead in the Southern Interconnected Grid, SIG, along the
The issue is escalating. MTN Cameroon reported a 40% increase in fiber optic cable cuts this year compared to 2023. In a notice issued on September 23, MTN labeled the situation as
Cameroon''s fiber backbone extends over 12,000 kilometers and is connected to five landfall cables: SAT-3, WACS, ACE, SAIL, and NCSCS, with SAIL linking Kribi to Brazil.
Equatorial Guinea is already connected to Ceiba-1, which connects Malabo to Bata, and ACE Cable. The Ceiba-2 cable, that is the first direct international fiber-optic connection in the
Yaounde — Officials in Chad are stepping up efforts to connect the central African state to a regional fiber-optic network after cable breakages caused by flooding in neighboring Cameroon caused
The Cameroon government has transferred the management of more than 812 km of fiber optic cable to incumbent telecommunications operator Camtel. The transition was made official by an
Camtel, Cameroon''s national telecommunications provider, is urging government authorities, businesses, and local communities to take action to safeguard the country''s vital telecom
Cameroon invested $45.2-54.2 million in fiber optic infrastructure, but it remains largely underutilized. Consumers continue to report declining telecom service quality, despite investments. Camtel, the
“In effect, multiple disruptions on the optic fibre backbone between Douala and Yaounde are currently hampering the functioning of voice and data equipment in the two cities and other parts
In an exclusive interview with Business in Cameroon, the CEO of MTN Cameroon echoes these concerns. She expresses alarm over the increasing frequency of fiber optic outages
As Cameroon''s telecommunication infrastructure operator, CAMTEL ambitions to position itself as the digital hub for the Central Africa region with cross-border fibre optics connectivity to extend its solid
The South Atlantic Inter Link (SAIL) consortium announced the completion of the close to 6000km marine installation of its 25-year life- span transatlantic fiber optic subsea cable on September 4th.
In terms of accessibility, Starlink provides internet connectivity in remote and underserved areas where fiber optic cables and cellular towers are absent or underdeveloped.
Key Infrastructure: Fiber, Mobile, and Fixed Networks Cameroon''s internet infrastructure is a mix of an expanding fiber-optic backbone, extensive mobile networks, and a limited fixed-line
The government-ordered audit aims to assess the current state of the national fiber optic network, which is crucial for ensuring the proper functioning of telecommunications services.
A GIS tool aiming at helping to address connectivity gaps and enhance affordability and resilience strategies. It offers expert assistance in geospatial technologies, including map visualization of key
Since March 14, a major disruption to Internet access has been affecting Cameroon and several other African countries due to the breakage of submarine cables. The damaged cables,
State-owned telco, Cameroon Telecommunications, (CAMTEL), has refuted allegations that it is responsible for the deterioration in the quality of electronic communications on the Orange
Cameroon is at the center of the CAB to provide the essential telecommunications links between the Central African States, ensure their connection to the global fiber optic network and thus enable the
The submarine fiber optic cables were manufactured and tested by Nexans Norway at its facility in Rognan, Norway. The submarine fiber optic cable