Cameroon's incumbent telecom operator, Camtel, has announced the deployment of an additional 3,500 km of fiber optic cable starting in 2024. Speaking about the project last October 17 during the Yaoundé Digital Week, MD Judith Yah Sunday said it primarily targets rural areas. It aims to complement the 12,000. National and international connectivity, secure data centres, and reliable interconnections for operators, businesses, and institutions. 24/7 performance, availability, and resilience. The company's network currently extends over 15,000 km.