Analysis of Dark Fibre and Duct Market to Support Launch of New Fixed FTTH Operations

Project outline

The main challenge of this assignment was to support the successful technical and commercial launch of a pilot broadband project in Khujand, Tajikistan, covering over 2,100 homes. The study required refining the business case, overseeing network rollout, testing commercial products and operational procedures, establishing customer care, and advising on vendor selection and system integration, all while ensuring the pilot’s technical reliability and commercial viability.

Project outline

  • Provide strategic advice and refine the business case during and after the pilot project.
  • Supervise network rollout and support vendor selection, system procurement, and integration.
  • Test commercial products, operational procedures, and establish customer care processes.
  • Monitor technical and commercial performance to ensure successful pilot execution.

Our impact

  • Successfully launched a pilot broadband project reaching over 2,100 homes in Khujand.
  • Validated the business case and operational procedures for wider network rollout.
  • Established functional customer care processes and tested commercial products.
  • Provided actionable insights on vendor selection, system integration, and network deployment strategies.

Duration of engagement: May 2019 – November 2019