Korea Telecom (KT) has signed a $40 million deal with the Rwanda government to implement a national backbone project expected to connect the entire country on a fibre optic network.

Korea Telecom (KT) has signed a $40 million deal with the Rwanda government to implement a national backbone project expected to connect the entire country on a fibre optic network. The contract obliges KT to provide technology, equipment and relevant application materials to the Rwanda government. KT will also offer training and manage the installation of network cables. When complete, the national backbone will enable the people to use e-applications and the government to execute e-services and business and information exchange that need high speed broadband.