TTCL targets one million fibre connections in three years

DAR ES SALAAM: TTCL Corporation has set a target of reaching one million fibre optic connections within the next three years as it accelerates efforts to expand broadband access and strengthen Tanzania’s digital infrastructure.

The plan builds on the current financial year target of 280,000 connections by June. So far, nearly 200,000 connections have been completed, with about 80,000 remaining in the final quarter, reflecting steady rollout progress.

TTCL Director General, Mr Moremi Marwa, said the implementation started this year and will scale up significantly in the coming years.

The company plans to roll out 400,000 new connections in 2026/27 and about 300,000 in 2027/28.

“We began with a clear focus on expanding access and strengthening our network and we will continue scaling up to deliver reliable services to more Tanzanians,” said Mr Marwa during a vehicle handover ceremony on Wednesday.

He said the current rollout prioritises Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, Iringa, Mbeya, Zanzibar and Arusha, where key systems are being established to support customer onboarding and service delivery. He said the next phase will extend to remaining regions, aiming at nationwide coverage and strengthening TTCL’s position in the broadband market.

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To support expansion, TTCL has acquired nine vehicles worth 1.6bn/- and 28 tricycles to enhance maintenance of the National ICT broadband backbone and accelerate lastmile fibre connections.

The investment follows improved performance, with TTCL posting a net profit of 22.9bn/- in 2024/25. Part of the profit has been reinvested into infrastructure, while also contributing dividends to the government. The positive trend has continued in the current financial year, with about 19bn/- profit recorded by March.

Mr Marwa said the company expects stronger results in the final quarter, potentially surpassing last year’s performance.

TTCL Technical Director, Mr Cecil Francis, said the investment comes at a critical time as demand for broadband continues to grow. Mr Francis said the new equipment will improve field operations, speed up technical response times and enhance service reliability as expansion accelerates nationwide.