Expansion spans Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania, strengthening regional connectivity with fibre backbone and digital infrastructure.
Pan-African telecommunications and network services provider, Paratus Group, has completed its expansion programme into East Africa as part of ongoing efforts to connect communities and businesses across sub-Equatorial Africa.
Paratus Kenya has been operational since November 2024 as a licensed ISP and authorised Starlink reseller. Rwanda and Uganda have recently launched as ISPs, with Rwanda also providing Starlink services. Tanzania joined in 2025, delivering ISP services to enterprise and wholesale customers. The group supports sectors including retail, transport and logistics, education, health and tourism.
The Paratus East–West fibre route underpins the expansion by creating a terrestrial backbone from Maputo in the East to Swakopmund in the West, interconnecting with the Equiano subsea cable.
“We now hold operational licenses in key East African markets,” said Martin Cox, Chief Commercial Officer at Paratus Group. “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.”
“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. Trade is in the DNA of the region, and the key to unlocking it now lies in the region’s Digital Transformation and capabilities.”
