The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy MPTEN has officially launched the Univ Connect project, a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure across Guineas higher education sector. The project was unveiled on Friday, December 26, 2025, by the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy, Madam Rose Pola Pricemou, as part of the governments broader vision to modernise tertiary education and drive innovation.
Univ Connect is being implemented by the National Agency for the Universal Service of Telecommunications and Digital ANSUTEN under the supervision of MPTEN. The project seeks to interconnect 17 universities and higher education institutes through a secure broadband network, creating a unified digital ecosystem for teaching, learning, and research. According to the ministry, significant progress has already been made, with 13 institutions connected to the national fibre-optic network, including nine that are fully operational.
The expanded connectivity is expected to benefit more than 80,000 students, lecturers, and researchers by providing improved access to digital tools, academic platforms, and global knowledge resources. The phased rollout includes the deployment of over 2 gigabits of broadband capacity nationwide, designed to support high-demand academic and research activities.
