TTCL expands rural connectivity to boost digital economy

ARUSHA: THE Director General of the Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation (TTCL), Mr Moremi Marwa has said the company has stepped up efforts to expanding communication services across the country, with a strong focus on underserved rural areas.

Speaking recently in Arusha at the 2025 Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers Forum, officially opened by Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Mr Marwa noted TTCL’s key role in supporting the national digital transformation agenda.

He noted that TTCL is actively working to enhance nationwide connectivity through the National ICT Broadband Backbone, a government initiative aimed at building a robust digital economy.

“This expansion is part of our broader efforts to ensure no region is left behind as we move toward a fully digital Tanzania,” Mr Marwa said.

He explained that reliable and widespread access to communication services is fundamental to the realisation of a digital economy.

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To this end, the government, through TTCL, has invested in the construction of 1,400 communication towers.

“So far, services have been activated on 626 towers. By next year, we plan to install an additional 850 towers, mainly in rural areas. All of these will be connected to the National Broadband Backbone to ensure the delivery of high-quality communication services,” he said.

Mr Marwa added that the rollout of the remaining towers is expected to be completed by the 2026/27 financial year.

Aligning with the National Development Vision 2050, he said TTCL remains focused on enhancing service delivery while positioning itself as a key player in the East African region and within the Southern African Development Community (SADC)