Fiber-Optic work underway in 9 areas, to expand to 16 more by end-2026
Telecommunications Minister Charles Hage briefed President Joseph Aoun on the launch of Lebanon’s nationwide fiber-optic network project, which aims to connect 700,000 households over the next three years.
Hage said implementation had already begun in nine areas, with work scheduled to expand to 16 additional areas by the end of 2026, ultimately covering all major cities. He described 2027 as the year of fiber-optic connectivity in Lebanon.
On mobile telecommunications, Hage said measures to ease network congestion and deploy 5G access points would be implemented this year, with 5G coverage expanding to major cities in 2027.
The meeting also addressed the future of Ogero and Liban Telecom, with particular emphasis on safeguarding employees’ rights and acquired benefits.
President Aoun expressed his support for the ministry’s telecommunications development plan.
