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Go to PodcastThe facility supports national and cross-border communications, drawing on Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation's broadband backbone to extend connectivity into the wider East African region. Its opening coincided with the launch of a new carrier-neutral corridor between Tanzania and Uganda, positioned as an alternative route intended to lower the country's internet costs.
| Distance | Site | About |
|---|---|---|
| 8.28 miles | Raxio Uganda |
Led by CEO Alex Nkuyahaga and CTO John Ssegwanyi, Kilimanjaro Telecom positions itself as a regional connectivity provider working to bridge Uganda's digital divide through partnerships with operators across East Africa. The company works closely with Tanzania Telecommunications Corporation, distributing internet access via Tanzania's National ICT Broadband Backbone, and has extended its network reach into South Sudan and the wider Sub-Saharan region.
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