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YOFC Completes Peru National Broadband Project, Expanding Fibre Connectivity for Local Communities
On January 20, a launch event for the newly completed broadband network was held in Peru's Ancash region, marking the project's completion and entry into operation. The national broadband project, undertaken by Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC), is set to significantly enhance local digital infrastructure, bridge connectivity gaps, and support economic and social development.
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