Huawei and Eltel concluded a major contract in Ethiopia. The agreement is for the installation of Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) covering 1, 600 Kilometers on the existing power transmission lines.

The project which is expected to be finalized by the end of 2015, is going to witness Ethiopia’s first ever live line condition installation.

The areas that the project will be carried out are located in Central, Southern, South Western and Western parts of the country.

The entire project is part of Ethiopia’s National Grid Development and Improvement Project. As Eltel concludes its task, the nation will be equipped with a high quality backbone for 3rd party users and enhance the utility’s internal communication capabilities.

Eltel has a decade old experience with delivering electrification projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia.

Source: Telecompaper