Congo Backs $400M Satellite Deal to Bridge Digital Divide

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has moved to tackle one of the world''s steepest connectivity gaps with a $400 million satellite internet partnership. The

Congo Seeks New Undersea Cable as Internet Failures Deepen

The Republic of Congo is preparing to connect to a new undersea internet cable as repeated faults on the West Africa Cable System (WACS) continue to disrupt connectivity across the country.

Economic Impacts of Submarine Fiber Optic Cables and Broadband

Economic Impacts of Submarine Fiber Optic Cables and Broadband Connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo Working Paper 0214363.202.1

DRC: Broken submarine cables disrupt West African internet speed

According to fibre optic cable operators, the landslide cut the West Africa Cable System (WACS) and SAT-3, two submarine cables that together serve around 20 countries over thousands

List of All Internet Providers in Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Complete list of internet companies in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa and other regions provides Satellite & VSAT, Business Internet, Cable Internet access, DSL, ADSL, SDSL,

Fast Congo and GVA Partner to Enhance High-Speed

At the Africa Digital Expo in Kinshasa last week, Fast Congo – a subsidiary of the pan-African operator, Paratus Group, in the Democratic

DR Congo: BCS gets warrant agreement for a 1,200-km fiber project

The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced, Saturday, a warrant agreement with the wholesale telecommunications infrastructure provider Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS). Under

BANDWIDTH AND CLOUD SOLUTIONS

The project concerns the second phase of the construction of a fibre optic backbone in DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), focusing on underserved areas of the eastern part of the

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fiber‑optic backbone networks, towers, satellite and microwave links, last‑mile connectivity, and network redundancy are needed to improve coverage and reliability.

WACS submarine cable outage disrupts DRC Internet access

A technical failure on the West Africa Cable System (WACS), which connects Europe to the African continent, has caused Internet disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Democratic Republic of Congo: EIB Global proceeds with support for

More than 2.5 million people living in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will benefit from faster, cheaper and more reliable digital connectivity thanks to new

The challenge of connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo

In May 2018, LTE licenses were issued and Vodacom and Orange were the first two operators to launch the country''s first commercial LTE networks. 5G is now a far-fetched goal in the

Democratic Republic of the Congo: USD 10 million EIB

More than 2.5 million people living in remote eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will benefit from transformed digital connectivity under new fibre-optic network

SOCOF and APCSC to deploy fibre along new roads in the DRC

Congolese Fiber Optic Company (SOCOF SA) has reportedly signed a partnership with the Agency for the Coordination and Monitoring of Collaboration Agreements (APCSC) to deploy

Fiber Optic Coverage and Internet Usage Statistics in Democratic

Overview of fiber optic infrastructure and internet usage statistics in the Democratic Republic of Congo for 2026, highlighting digital growth and connectivity.

WACS submarine cable outage disrupts DRC Internet

A technical failure on the WACS submarine cable has caused Internet disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Mobile Connectivity Surges in the Democratic Republic

The government has actively promoted initiatives to increase private sector involvement in mobile connectivity, such as the collaboration between the

Congo Seeks New Undersea Cable as Internet Failures

The Republic of Congo is preparing to connect to a new undersea internet cable

Economic impacts of submarine fiber optic cables and broadband

Economic impacts of submarine fiber optic cables and broadband connectivity in the Democratic Republic of Congo O''Connor, A. C., Anderson, B., Odufuwa, F., Lawrence, S. E., & Brower, A. O.

DR Congo: Second phase of national fiber optic backbone completed

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the cities of Kinshasa and Kasumbalesa are now connected via the fiber optic. This segment which is the second phase of the national fiber optic

Telecom Operators in Congo Blame Structural Gaps for Ongoing

Telecom operators in the DRC say structural problems are hurting service quality Companies cite power shortages, damaged fiber networks, and insecurity around telecom sites The

Telecom operators call for state support to improve network quality

Telecom companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo have called on authorities to support long-term improvements to network infrastructure, arguing that persistent

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Trusted local sources confirmed that the government ordered Internet to be cut off only to Goma over a two day period. Additionally, fighting in the city damaged the local fiber infrastructure.

WACS Cable Outage Disrupts Internet Services Across Congo

A general technical failure on the WACS subsea cable disrupted internet access across the Democratic Republic of Congo. Regulators said maintenance work is underway while authorities

Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

Fixed broadband using optical fibre is primarily used by businesses. SCPT operates a national backbone with around 4 000 km of fibre-optic cable connecing some 45 locations across the country.

CanalBox boosts internet quality in the DRC with Fast Congo

CanalBox initiated its services in the Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2021, currently serving Kinshasa and Goma. Fiber optic internet service provider CanalBox signed a partnership on

DRC Advances Digital Connectivity with Fiber Optic

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is advancing its digital connectivity with the installation of a fiber-optic network, supported by the

The challenge of connectivity in the Democratic

In May 2018, LTE licenses were issued and Vodacom and Orange were the first two operators to launch the country''s first commercial LTE

DR Congo Internet Disrupted After WACS Cable Fault – Regulator

In a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 14, the Regulatory Authority of the Post and Telecommunications of Congo (ARPTC) said the problems were caused by a major technical fault on

Telecommunication in the Democratic Republic of the

Mobile communications and Internet in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Compared to the United States, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is