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President Yoweri Museveni and President Suluhu Hassan commissioned the Integration of the Ugandan and Tanzanian National ICT Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) in Isingiro District. The official commissioning of the ICT backbone infrastructure has improved relations between the two countries.

This outstanding accomplishment strengthens the relationship between the two countries in their pursuit of dependable high-speed internet access, which is essential for promoting innovation and driving socioeconomic development for both the countries.

In order to access affordable internet services through the Ugandan – Tanzanian National ICT Broadband Backbone, President Yoweri Museveni directed the National Information Technology Uganda (NITA-U), to get in touch with the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) right away.

NITA specialists say that Fibre Optic Cables (FOC) were deployed at Mutukula, creating an alternate route to the undersea cables through Tanzania, in a stunning physical bridging of the Uganda and Tanzania National ICT backbones (NICTBB>NBI).

The Minister for ICT & NG, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, expressed his deep pride in the successful commissioning of the integration of the ICT backbone infrastructure of Tanzania and Uganda during his speech.

“This achievement symbolizes the unwavering commitment of both countries to progress, innovation, and inclusive development,” said Baryomunsi.

According to NITA, the integration of the ICT backbone infrastructure between Tanzania and Uganda aims to accomplish several important goals, one of which is to improve Internet infrastructure. This will lay a solid foundation for effective and dependable Internet connectivity, enabling people and organizations to thrive in the digital age.

Since the newly constructed internet link allows seamless communication and data exchange between enterprises, educational institutions, and governmental organizations in Uganda and Tanzania, cross-border collaboration will also be promoted.

This improved connectivity will enable collaboration, knowledge sharing, and cooperative research projects, resulting in previously unheard-of economic growth and technological advancement for both Tanzania and Uganda.

The infrastructure is also viewed as a catalyst for the development of digital services that will give rise to a wide range of offerings, including e-commerce, e-banking, telemedicine, and e-earning. This growth will help to close the digital divide and guarantee that citizens have access to a variety of online services, greatly enhancing their overall quality of life.