Raddy Fiber Manufacturing

What Raddy Fiber Manufacturing does

Raddy Fiber Manufacturing is a Tanzanian fiber optic cable manufacturer and subsidiary of Raddy Fiber Solution, operating from Mkuranga District near the port of Dar es Salaam. Founded in 2021, the company produces a diversified portfolio of fiber optic cables spanning Micro, ADSS, Duct, Direct Buried, Armored GYFTY53, and Armored Single-Jacket variants, alongside complementary fiber optic accessories, serving the full range of aerial, duct, and buried deployment scenarios. The company describes itself as one of only four fiber optic cable factories in Africa and the leading producer in East and Central Africa. Its customer base consists of Tier-1 Tanzanian telecommunications operators — Airtel Tanzania, TTCL, and Tigo Tanzania — along with ZICTIA and the Tanzanian Ministry of Education, indicating a sales-led go-to-market focused on large enterprise, operator, and public-sector procurement. The business generates revenue through direct sales of manufactured cabling products and accessories, with the Dar es Salaam-adjacent location providing logistical access to both domestic customers and regional export markets across East and Central Africa.

Name

Raddy Fiber Manufacturing

Legal name

Raddy Fiber Manufacturing Tanzania LTD

Website

https://www.raddyfiber.co.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Raddy Fiber Manufacturing is a Tanzanian subsidiary of Raddy Fiber Solution that manufactures fiber optic cables and accessories, serving telecom operators (Airtel, TTCL, Tigo), industry bodies, and government clients across East and Central Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF)

Keywords

• Fiber optic cables
• Telecommunications cables
• Cable manufacturing
• Network infrastructure
• Fiber optic accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Cable Sales: Manufacturing and selling high-quality fiber optic cables including Micro Cable, ADSS Cable, Duct Cable, Direct Buried Cable, and Armored Cables. Revenue generated from direct sales to telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, and government projects.
2. Accessories Sales: Sale of fiber optic accessories including underground closures, aerial closures, cassettes, couplers, connectors (LC, FC, SC, ST), pigtails, splitters, ODF units, patch cords, and fusion splicer sleeves.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Raddy Fiber Manufacturing (T) Limited manufactures premium-quality fiber optic cables and accessories for the telecommunications industry. Its product range includes Micro Cable, ADSS Cable, Duct Cable, Direct Buried Cable, and two Armored Cable variants, complemented by fiber optic accessories such as closures, couplers, connectors, splitters, and ODF components. The company serves mobile network operators, government ministries, and industrial and commercial projects across East and Central Africa from its manufacturing facility in Mwanambaya, Mkuranga District, Tanzania.

Product overview

Raddy Fiber Manufacturing (T) Limited is a fiber optic cable and accessories manufacturer based in Mwanambaya, Mkuranga District, Tanzania. The company produces a portfolio of six core fiber optic cable products spanning various installation methods: Micro Cable for microduct installations, ADSS Cable for aerial/overhead applications, Duct Cable for conduit installations, Direct Buried Cable for direct earth burial, and two Armored Cable variants (GYFTY53 double-jacket and Single-Jacket) for enhanced underground protection. Complementing the cable portfolio is a comprehensive range of fiber optic accessories including closures, couplers, connectors, splitters, and ODF components. The products serve telecommunications, security, industrial, and commercial sectors across East and Central Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Micro Cable

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature operating range -40°C to +70°C
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Airtel TanzaniacoreOthersStrategic partnership with Airtel Tanzania as a trusted mobile network operator customer. Raddy Fiber supplies fiber optic cables for network infrastructure deployment.
• Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (Government of Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with the Tanzanian government's Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. Raddy Fiber collaborates with the government on technology initiatives and fiber infrastructure projects, reinforcing its standing as a trusted industry collaborator.
• TTCL (Tanzania Telecommunications Company)coreOthersPartnership with Tanzania Telecommunications Company (TTCL), the state-owned telecommunications provider.
• Tigo TanzaniacoreOthersPartnership with Tigo Tanzania, a major mobile network operator customer.
• Mobile Network Operators (General)coreOthersStrategic partnerships with esteemed Mobile Network Operators across East and Central Africa for fiber optic cable supply.
• Raddy Fiber Solution (Parent Company)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaddy Fiber Manufacturing (T) Limited is a subsidiary of Raddy Fiber Solution. The parent company is located at the same Mwanambaya facility in Mkuranga district, providing strategic oversight and support for the manufacturing operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer, producing fiber optic cables for telecom operators globally. Prysmian competes directly with Raddy Fiber in the same fiber optic cable category, serving similar telecom customers though at massive global scale versus Raddy's regional African focus.
• Corning Incorporated: Leading manufacturer of optical fiber and fiber optic cables. Corning supplies telecom carriers globally and competes in the same product category and customer base as Raddy Fiber, though with proprietary fiber technology and significantly larger scale.
• Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable (YOFC): China's largest and one of the world's largest fiber optic cable manufacturers. YOFC is a low-cost global competitor in the same fiber optic cable category as Raddy Fiber, frequently competing for emerging market telecom projects where price is a key driver.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese manufacturer of fiber optic cables and optical fiber. Furukawa competes in the same product category as Raddy Fiber, with similar product types including single-mode and specialty cables, and serves global telecom operators.
• Sterlite Technologies (STL): Indian fiber optic cable and integrated digital networks provider. STL is a direct competitor in fiber optic cable manufacturing with significant emerging market focus, comparable to Raddy Fiber's positioning in East and Central Africa.
• Sumitomo Electric Industries: Japanese fiber optic cable manufacturer and major global player in telecom infrastructure. Sumitomo produces similar fiber optic products and serves overlapping telecom operator customers as Raddy Fiber.
• Nexans: French global cable manufacturer producing fiber optic cables for telecom networks. Nexans is a direct competitor with similar product portfolio to Raddy Fiber, though serving global markets versus Raddy's regional African focus.
• AFL (Fujikura): Fiber optic cable and accessories manufacturer, subsidiary of Fujikura. AFL produces fiber optic cables, closures, and connectivity products—directly comparable to Raddy Fiber's combined cable and accessories portfolio serving telecom operators.

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: US-based global communications infrastructure provider including fiber optic cables and connectivity solutions. CommScope serves the same telecom operator customers as Raddy Fiber but with a much broader portfolio and significantly larger scale.
• Belden: US-based specialty cable manufacturer including fiber optic cables. Belden serves similar enterprise and industrial networking customers as Raddy Fiber, but as part of a wider specialty cable portfolio rather than a fiber-focused specialty player.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raddyfiber

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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