Jan 07, 2026 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
The government of Chad is investing €175.1 million ($204.7m) in developing a National Data Center and in expanding its fiber optic networks. The investment represents Phase I of the State Connectivity Infrastructure Modernization Project (PMICE), seeking to improve digital infrastructure in the country.
The first phase will see the establishment of a National Data Center, the deployment of 1,200km (745 miles) of fiber optic cabling, and the expansion of wireless networks, including GSM, 3G, and 4G sites across the country.
An inauguration ceremony was held in Sarh, Moyen-Shari, last month. During the ceremony, Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalization Boukar Michel noted: "Digital must not stop at capitals, it must irrigate territories, connect regions, and unite the nation." He later added: "The sovereignty of a modern state is also measured by its ability to master its digital infrastructures."
