11 Questions
What is the main reason for erecting point to point microwave towers in the mountainous regions?
It is cheaper to implement compared to other technologies
What is the current state of the telephone exchanges in the region?
They are being phased out and replaced with digital switching
What is the current status of the local loop infrastructure in the region?
Copper fixed lines are being rolled out but fibre will not be available to customers for at least 2 years
What is the main issue with the copper pairs in the ground in the region?
They get dug up and stolen
What is the recommended solution for providing reliable voice and data services to the office in the given scenario?
Use telegraph poles to terminate the copper fixed lines directly into the office
What is the current teledensity in the region compared to the African average?
Below the African average
What is the capacity of the South Atlantic 3 West Africa Submarine Cable that connects West Africa to Europe?
120 gigabytes
Which of the following is not mentioned as a way that the country is connected internationally?
Undersea fiber optic cable
What is the main issue with the in-country fixed line infrastructure that is mentioned?
It has historically been poor
What change to the in-country telecom landscape is mentioned?
All of the above
What is the purpose of Mgumba's and Jerry's current trip?
To assess the available telecom infrastructure
Test your knowledge on the telecommunication infrastructure in Africa, including submarine cables and connectivity to other regions. Learn about the South Atlantic 3 West Africa Submarine Cable and its capacity. Explore the challenges and developments in telecoms infrastructure in the region.
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