Gabon Fiber Optic Backbone Extension
Sector: Broadband • Location: Gabon
Source: Extensia Ltd
The project involves extending Gabon's national fiber optic backbone by 1,800 km to improve broadband access, reduce data costs, enhance coverage, and establish the country as a regional connectivity hub. It includes pooling infrastructure to reduce costs, establishing transparent governance, strengthening technical centers in several localities, and facilitating access to high-speed internet for
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Broadband, Telecommunications, Commercial, Government
- Location
- Gabon
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Extensia Ltd
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves extending Gabon's national fiber optic backbone by 1,800 km to improve broadband access, reduce data costs, enhance coverage, and establish the country as a regional connectivity hub. It includes pooling infrastructure to reduce costs, establishing transparent governance, strengthening technical centers in several localities, and facilitating access to high-speed internet for citizens and businesses. The initiative is part of Gabon's broader digital infrastructure strengthening efforts, building on the existing 1,628 km fiber optic network developed through the CAB4 project in partnership with the World Bank. |
Original sector | Digital Infrastructure |
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Country | Gabon |
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Source | Extensia Ltd |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Telecommunications, Commercial, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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