SOMCAST Fiber Optic Metro, Contractor: FONS
Project Description
SOMCAST, a licensed Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Somalia, has awarded a comprehensive contract to FONS Technology and Consultants for the design, feasibility assessment, deployment, and commissioning of an extensive Fiber Optic Metro Network. This network will cover two critical segments: A dedicated fiber optic ring connecting SOMCAST facilities at Aden Abdulle International Airport, and A broader Mogadishu metropolitan fiber ring, interconnecting SOMCAST’s branches, wireless antenna sites, and key enterprise clients. The project is a major step in enhancing SOMCAST’s service quality, data transport capacity, and operational infrastructure. The scope includes technical consulting, detailed feasibility studies, and capacity-building training for SOMCAST’s internal technical teams
Scope of Work
1. Feasibility Studies & Route Analysis
2. Consulting & Network Design
3. Fiber Deployment & Civil Works
4. Training & Capacity Building
5. Documentation & Handover
6. Support & Warranty
Strategic Objectives
Establish a resilient and secure fiber optic ring around Mogadishu and the airport zone.
Provide high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for SOMCAST’s core operations and clients.
Enable stable delivery of ISP services including VoIP, streaming, and enterprise broadband.
Build SOMCAST’s technical independence through practical training and consulting
FONS Technology and Consultants, recognized for their expertise in secure telecom infrastructure and institutional capacity-building, will deliver this project with the highest standards of confidentiality, reliability, and operational precision.