adminWhen complete, the fibre optic cable, whose installation commenced in May last year, is expected to bolster service provision by state-owned telecommunications companies NetOne and TelOne.
Information Communication Technology Minister Nelson Chamisa said that workers laying the cable had now reached Bulawayo.
“Our contractor ran into a number of logistical problems that hindered progress,” he said.
“All that has been resolved now and we expect to reach Beitbridge by mid-year.”
Minister Chamisa said all the necessary funding to complete the project was available.
“The money is there. We have instructed the contractor to move with speed because we are behind time.
“It is vital that we complete this link on time because everyday that we go without being connected is a big loss for the country and the economy,” he said.
In 2009, the Government completed installation of the Harare Mozambique link at a total cost of US$6,3 million. The Government embarked on the fibre optic projects to improve broadband services as the existing Mazowe earth satellite link proved to be expensive and had limited Internet services capacity.
On completion, the fibre optic link will enable faster Internet and telephone connection, transmission of data as well as multimedia facilities. – New Ziana.
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