Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider Paratus Group has entered the Tanzanian market, establishing licensed operations to deliver internet, cloud, cybersecurity, and managed network services to enterprise and wholesale customers nationwide.
The launch in Tanzania forms part of the Group’s wider expansion into East Africa, where it has also established licensed entities in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
Paratus Kenya has been operational since November 2024 as an internet service provider and authorised reseller of Starlink satellite internet. Rwanda and Uganda recently launched ISP operations, with Rwanda also offering Starlink services.
Paratus is targeting businesses and institutions in key sectors including retail, transport and logistics, education, healthcare and tourism, aiming to provide secure and scalable connectivity across Tanzania and the region.
The Group’s East–West fiber route, which runs from Maputo in Mozambique to Swakopmund in Namibia, supports this expansion by connecting to the Equiano subsea cable and ensuring low-latency, high-capacity redundancy between Africa and Europe.
Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer at Paratus Group, said: “We now hold operational licenses in key East African markets. Our network and infrastructure enable enterprise and wholesale customers to access reliable, cross-border connectivity within the region and beyond, supporting their digital operations and growth.”
Cox added: “You can’t trade if you can’t connect. We’re providing the infrastructure and delivering 24/7 connectivity across borders to enable businesses to thrive in the digital age. Our role in building East Africa’s digital highways is as vital today as the traditional trade routes were centuries ago.”
ICT and Digital Infrastructure in Tanzania
Tanzania has identified ICT development as a priority for economic transformation, with the government investing in the National ICT Broadband Backbone and promoting the adoption of digital services in trade, education, and health.
Expanding connectivity is critical for businesses as the country pursues its industrialisation agenda and integrates into regional and global value chains.
East Africa as a whole, with a population of over 200 million people and a combined GDP exceeding USD 200 billion, is forecast to grow its contribution to Africa’s GDP from 18% today to 29% by 2040, according to Euromonitor.
The region’s young population and reforms in agriculture, energy, mining, manufacturing, and ICT are driving demand for modern services and infrastructure.
