South Sudan Mobile Fiber Optic Trench
South Sudan has set aside $9 million for the design phase of an optic fibre project in the East African country. The initiative is expected to reduce communication costs, expand coverage, and connect underserved populations. (LUSAKA) – South Sudan will begin the construction and installation of its national fibre optic cable in December, connecting the country to the Indian Ocean through Kenya in a major step toward improving internet access and digital infrastructure. The move is part of a broader drive to strengthen the country's digital backbone and reduce reliance on expensive satellite. On Friday, the fibre optic implementation committee, chaired by Deputy Minister of ICT & Postal Services, David Yau Yau, approved a budget of over $9 million US Dollars.
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