Helios Towers completes 133 UCSAF sites to expand rural connectivity in Tanzania

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Helios Towers has completed 133 telecommunications sites under the Universal Communications Service Access Fund (UCSAF) programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to expand connectivity to rural and underserved communities across Tanzania.

The milestone was commemorated at an event in Dodoma, attended by President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the Minister for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Angela Kairuki.

The newly completed sites form part of a government-led initiative aimed at extending telecommunications infrastructure to areas where connectivity has historically been limited or commercially unviable, enabling more communities to access reliable mobile and data services.

During the event, Helios Towers’ Managing Director for Tanzania, David Dzigba, engaged with stakeholders on the critical role of telecom infrastructure in supporting the country’s digital economy and advancing national connectivity goals.

The company noted that nearly 45 percent of its sites in Tanzania are located in rural areas, reflecting a sustained focus on bridging the digital divide through collaboration with the government and other stakeholders.

Helios Towers said the expansion of infrastructure is expected to support broader access to essential services, including financial services, education, healthcare, and digital government platforms, as Tanzania continues to advance its digital transformation agenda.