Syrian Fiber Optic Switch
The project will span approximately 4,500 kilometers of optical fibers, connecting the main Syrian cities (Damascus and Aleppo) with switching centers in Palmyra, and in the eastern and southern regions, in addition to a landing point for submarine cables in Tartus. The BARQ NET FTTP initiative represents Syria's comprehensive fiber-to-the-premises infrastructure deployment across all 14 governorates: Damascus, Aleppo, Homs, Latakia, Hama, Tartus, Deir ez-Zor, Ar-Raqqah, Al-Hasakah, Daraa, Idlib, As-Suwayda, Quneitra, and Rif Dimashq. Syrian Minister of Communications Abdulsalam Haykal at the Artificial Intelligence Forum – April 15, 2025 (Ministry of Communications and Information Technology) The Syrian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has unveiled the SilkLink project, a sweeping initiative to modernize. The SilkLink project was launched by Syria in May 2025 to modernize its war-torn. Fibre optics are essential for Syria's future, significantly impacting connectivity and development. This section explores how high-speed internet can boost the economy and improve social and cultural aspects.
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