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Paratus Group Increases its Capacity with an Expansion into the DRC

March 24, 2022
2 min read
Author: Akim Benamara

Paratus Group announces its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This coincides with the news that Paratus has won, together with DRC based Global Broadband Solution (GBS), the government tender to activate a 620-kilometer fiber optic network link between Muanda, on the West Coast, to DRC capital city, Kinshasa.  Paratus and GBS have established FAST Congo to deliver, operate and maintain the network link in an exclusive 15-year license contract. 

By adding DRC to its terrestrial network, Paratus group now boasts a unique and contiguous footprint in Africa, which includes: offices in seven SADC countries; four Data Centers; five satellite teleports with 6 000 customer sites; the Google Equiano Cable landing station in Namibia; an extended network through satellite connectivity-focused service in more than 30 African countries; and international points of presence (PoPs) in UK, Europe and the USA.

Earlier this week, the DRC fiber link deal with FAST Congo was officially signed and announced by SOCOF (Societe Congolaise de Fibre Optique), the government entity established to develop telecommunications infrastructure and equipment in the DRC.

Paratus formed a consortium with local internet service provider, GBS, to create a strategic public private partnership with SOCOF to activate, operate and maintain the fiber highway that was installed and funded by The World Bank.  The network spans the railway line between Muanda and Kinshasa which, en route, takes in six towns. 

“This is an extremely important strategic development for Paratus.  We are not only uniquely qualified to open this fiber highway in DRC, but we’re also uniquely placed to connect the country to Angola, Zambia and beyond via our own network in the SADC.  This presents great potential for the region’s economy and for quality connections and increased capacity to be offered as standard to businesses and consumers alike. We are very proud to be the lead company in making this happen.” 

Rolf Mendelsohn, Chief Technical Officer, Paratus group

“We have already started work on installing the necessary equipment to expedite the fiber optic network’s activation.  As our company name implies, we are committed to delivering fast, secure, quality network connections to the people and businesses of DRC so that they may benefit from the unlimited opportunities offered by fiber.”

Francois-Xavier Kabemba, Managing Director, FAST Congo
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