Rural Broadband Access Acceleration
Digital
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Project Description
The project aims to expand mobile and fixed broadband coverage in underserved rural areas through PPPs, universal service funding (UCSAF), and multi-technology approaches (4G/5G/FWA, satellite). Targets rural population coverage, approx. 100 new tower sites per year from 2027–2030, affordable data bundles, and smartphone penetration reaching ≥85% through tower deployment, 4G/5G/FWA expansion, PPP bandwidth models.
Planned location
Rural and underserved areas
Financing Partners
- AFD (studies)
- TBC infra financing: WB, EIB.
Implementing Partners
- Government of Tanzania: Ministry of ICT with UCSAF & TCRA;
- Private Sector: Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
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.)
Tower construction and civil works; supply of 4G/5G/FWA radio access equipment and ancillary infrastructure; PPP structures for bandwidth provisioning with MNOs/ISPs; device affordability programmes; GIS-based coverage planning tools; technical assistance for infrastructure-sharing enforcement and QoS monitoring.
Allocated amount
€23.51M
Status/Procurement plan
Feasibility study underway (May-July 2026); procurement to launch Q2 2027
Implementation period
2027-2030