Paratus expands to power Tanzania’s connectivity

Pan-African telecommunications provider Paratus Group has officially launched Paratus Tanzania through a joint venture with Tanzanian-based Green Telecom

This expansion comes just four months after the group established Paratus Kenya, reinforcing its commitment to growing its presence in East Africa and strengthening its sub-equatorial expansion strategy.

According to Martin Cox, chief commercial officer of Paratus Group, the move represents a significant milestone for the company and a major boost for businesses in Tanzania that require reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions.

"Having secured the necessary regulatory licenses, we are delighted to be partnering with Green Telecom and to launch Paratus Tanzania. With professional technical engineering teams on the ground across the entire country, Paratus Tanzania can take full advantage of the opportunities to reach rural and under-served areas with excellent connectivity and backup solutions," stated Cox. 

Connecting Tanzania’s future?

Paratus Tanzania will focus on providing connectivity services to various industries, with a strong emphasis on the booming tourism sector, which saw visitor numbers grow by 25% in the past year. Other key sectors targeted include mining, NGOs, healthcare, and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The venture is also expected to create numerous new job opportunities over the next year.

"With this JV, we will be targeting many sectors, including tourism. Tanzania is currently experiencing a tourism boom – in the last year, for example, tourism numbers rose by around 25% – so for this sector alone, there are huge opportunities. Other sectors, including mining, NGOs, the health sector and the EACOP (East African Crude Oil Pipeline), will also be our targets. More good news is that we will be creating many new jobs over the next year," remarked Said Alli, managing director, Paratus Tanzania. 

Founded in 2013, Green Telecom initially focused on providing technology solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs) before expanding into connectivity and telecom network services, offering customised solutions to manage and integrate clients’ network needs.

With the addition of Tanzania to its growing footprint, Paratus Group strengthens its network services across the continent. The company’s vision is to provide fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity solutions for enterprises in Africa and beyond.

"By opening in another key East African territory, Paratus strengthens its total network service offering. We can tailor network services for any enterprise requiring a fast, robust and reliable connection in Africa and to the rest of the world. The Paratus Group is at the heart of Africa’s digital revolution, driving and reshaping connectivity across the continent. As we connect more and more people in Africa, we are giving them the service and the support they need to realise their individual and collective potential," concluded Cox. 

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