COMMUNICATION II

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The project consists of: (i) increasing the local telephone exchange switching equipment capacity by about 82,900 exchange lines, together with the associated expansion of the cable network, distribution facilities and buildings to permit connection of at least 60,000 direct exchange lines (DELs); (ii) expanding long-distance facilities by microwave, VHF/UHF radio, cable, and open-wire systems to provide an additional 722 trunk channels; (iii) expanding the capacity of the international telephone exchange by 600 circuits and installation of a new main trunk exchange with a final capacity of 3,000 circuits, equipped for 1,200 circuits to cater to traffic growth and further implementation of subscriber dialing; (iv) improving and expanding of the rural telephone system to cover an additional 80 locations by use of UHF/VHF radio systems; (v) expanding the telex network by 250 lines; and (vi) expanding training facilities, employing instructors and technical consultants and purchasing of equipment for the proposed training center.