SONGWE: THE Tanzanian government, through the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF), is set to construct a new phase of 280 communication towers across the country, focusing on border zones, wildlife reserves, and key railway corridors, including the Standard. The project marks a significant expansion of Tanzania's national connectivity infrastructure, aimed at improving access to reliable and high-quality telecommunications services across the country, particularly in underserved and remote areas. Tanzania has completed 57% of its planned 758 telecom towers and upgraded 304 sites to 3G/4G networks. An additional 636 towers will be constructed with funding from China's Exim Bank to further enhance connectivity. PHOTO | COURTESY In 2023, the government allocated a subsidy of Sh126 billion to. As the country's primary regulatory body for the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal sectors, Mawasiliano Towers is responsible for ensuring.
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