Camtel optical fiber network to be expanded

Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) will soon conduct a project to extend the fiber optic network, announced a recent press release from the phone company.

The said project will be financed by a loan of 42.8 billion F from Exim Bank (China) and the budget of the CAMTEL.

Following the commissioning of 3,200 km of optical fiber installed between 2010 and 2012, new requirements were imposed on the new network density company. It is the first issue of secure exchanges.

"The current configuration of the fiber network does not always meet the standards in terms of its availability," says CAMTEL.

In fact, the operator fears not to have escape routes in case of failure or breakdown of the infrastructure. In this regard, network segments serve the north and Chad; the North-West, South-West and South.

The second reason for the extension project is meeting the needs of broadband operators. "The implementation of mobile broadband networks by Viettel, parent company of Nexttel, and short-term by other dealer operators will be accompanied by a strong demand for optical fiber transmission networks," provided that needs of CAMTEL already meet the current demand for Nexttel.

On this section of the application, the transition to digital TV will also generate very significant needs in broadband connections; the current capacity and coverage is "insufficient".

Finally, the extension of optical fiber will also allow a better digital planning. The number of administrative areas that benefit from the services of an optical transmission station on their individual territories is still low.

Of the 360 ??major towns of district, only 25% have such a technological presence that must even shine on the neighborhood. The geographical position of Cameroon, the statement of CAMTEL, predisposes to be a digital hub for the CEMAC. Another reason to expand the fiber optic network at key border points.