Sep 30 2010
Crosslines Communications, a provider of electronic communication services, has unveiled a fiber-optic pilot project in Juba, South Sudan. The company will extend the deployment of the optical network throughout Juba. Crosslines Communication designs, maintains and constructs communication networks in various countries such as Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Iraq, and Kenya.
The first stage of the project will be focused on testing the technical aspects of the fiber network, and the rectification of the capacity errors in the network. The second phase of the project will be focused on the South Sudan Legislative Assembly and various ministries. All the ministries will be linked with this network.
A live webcam will be deployed in the Juba University’s courtyard as a part of the testing project. The optical communication utilizes high data capacity or bandwidth of the fiber optics. The optical fibers can quickly send electronic data over long distances, with no electromagnetic interference.
Crosslines Communications’ CEO, Mircea Gherciu stated that fiber-optic pilot project will be implemented with support from the Southern Sudan Electricity Corporation, and the Energy, Mining and Mineral Development Ministry, and under the supervision of Ministry of Telecommunication and Postal Services.