The Democratic Republic of Congo has several export fiber optic cables

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In 2024, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $148 of Optical fibres and cables, making it the 161st largest exporter of Optical fibres and cables (out of 167) in the world. The areas of the DRC that are fiber-connected constitute a relatively small share of the total population (and thus total employment), but account for a relatively large share of the DRC's measured economic output (GDP). 55 million fibre optic cable project, a significant leap towards enhancing its digital infrastructure. Funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the initiative boost the country's ambition to become a digital hub in Central Africa. OTTs and telcos, such as Facebook or Orange, supported by funders and African governments, have joined forces to accelerate the deployment of high-speed connectivity infrastructures.

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