PROJECT # 0018

Angola, D.R. Congo - Luanda - Kinshasa Fibre Optic Link

The project aims at establishing a link between DRC and Angola with a broadband connectivity by Fibre Optic, and provide broadband connectivity to the South, South-west and Centre of DRC and secure a back-up (redundancy) connection on the existing links. At a first stage, the cities of Cabinda (ANG) and Muanda (DRC) will be linked, followed by the cities of Noqui (ANG) and Matadi (DRC) at a second stage, with a view to further connect DRC south west and central cities. The redundancy to the existing national backbone in case of failures and service disruption will be provided on the two primary axes Kinshasa-Muanda and Kinshasa-Kasumbalesa (Lubumbashi). The project will be executed and operated by the national FO telecom companies of both countries: SCPT (DRC) and Angola Cables (ANG). Financing partners are being approached.