Unidentified individuals destroyed critical telecoms infrastructure, including overhead fibre optic cables and distribution boxes, in the most recent attack, which occurred overnight on July 13 and 14. Incumbent operator CAMTEL will kick off the rollout of an additional 3,500 kilometers of terrestrial fiber across Cameroon in 2024. It aims to complement the 12,000. CAMTEL's fixed network infrastructure spans all 10 regions of Cameroon, providing high-speed internet, telephony, and enterprise solutions through fiber optic and copper networks. Speaking about the project last October 17 during the Yaoundé Digital Week, MD Judith Yah Sunday said it primarily targets rural areas. The transition was made official by an agreement signed on October 30 between the Minister of Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, and the. And yet, Cameroon is one of the few Central African countries connected to five submarine cables, including SAT3, WACS, SAIL, and NCSCS. But their usage remains marginal.
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