Tigo deploys 4G LTE technology in Tanzania

Tigo management and local government officials at the launch of Tigo 4G in Mwanza City, Tanzania, earlier this year

Tigo, is now the leading mobile telephone company with the fastest and widest 4G LTE network in the Tanzania. 4G technology is five times faster than 3G technology.

From inception in April 2015 in Dar Es Salaam, Tigo 4G LTE has expanded to Arusha, Tanga, Dodoma, Morogoro, Moshi, Mwanza, Tabora, Musoma, Bukoba, Kigoma and Shinyanga, and plans are underway to cover all major cities before the end of this year.

The Tigo 4G LTE network provides faster internet speed to surf and download content and in making uninterrupted Skype calls. The 4G LTE significantly enhances the customer experience in in high definition video streaming. With the current partnership with YouTube, Tigo customers can also enjoy free video streaming at night.

Tigo general manager, Diego Gutierrez, says, “The expansion of 4G technology to all corners of the country is in line with our commitment to provide our customers with world class services that enable them to enjoy a fully digital lifestyle.

“The countrywide expansion of 4G once again emphasises our commitment to increase access to the internet to as many Tanzanians as possible,” said Gutierrez.

Gutierrez assured customers that Tigo was currently embarking on a network modernisation program, which included increasing capacity to all the 12 4G LTE covered cities as well as increasing considerably, the 3G coverage countrywide and optimising the 2G network.

Tigo customers have welcomed the Tigo 4G LTE technology which promises a stable mobile internet connection that eliminates the past frustrations of internet buffering, thus ensuring seamless and reliable data access.