National Backbone Optimization & Redundancy
Digital
Information
Project Description
Fibre deployment and ring architectures by reinforcing and diversifsying Tanzania's National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) through upgraded fibre routes, ring protection and new cross-border links. The project targets ≥99.95% backbone availability, a ≥60% reduction in nationwide outages, and ≥3 diverse international interconnection points. strengthening Tanzania's position as a regional digital hub.
Planned location
National (Tanzania - all regions); strategic corridors
Financing Partners
- AFD (studies);
- TBC infra financing: WB, EIB.
Implementing Partners
Government of Tanzania: Ministry of ICT with TTCL / NICTBB
EU or EU MS supported?
Yes
EU private sector interest?
Not specified
Main opportunities for EU private sector (e.g. engineering services, works, equipment supply, digital solutions, PPP opportunities, technical assistance, etc.)
Engineering and civil works for fibre deployment and PoP modernization; supply of transmission equipment; network monitoring and automation systems; technical assistance for redundancy design and cross-border interconnection agreements; capacity building for TTCL/NICTBB engineers.
Allocated amount
€22.13M
Status/Procurement plan
Feasibility study underway (May-July 2026); procurement to launch Q2 2027
Implementation period
2027-2029