Gov’s to Lay More than 400 Km of Fiber-Optic Cable
With a loan from Japan, the government will begin laying more than 400 km of fiber-optic cable early next year to connect Phnom Penh with five provinces, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) said yesterday. Telecommunication Minister So Khun said the cable-which will connect Phnom Penh with Kompong Cham, Takeo, Kampot, Kep and Preah Sihanouk provinces-will cost about $36 million, with Japan loaning $30 million and the MPTC contributing the remaining $6 million. … Mr. Khun said the fiber-optic cables would bring high-speed Internet and clear mobile phone reception to more people, as well as bring in government revenue. …
