GOC-UZ Expandsย Fiber Optic Cable Productionย in Uzbekistan
Global Optical Communication Uzbekistan (GOC-UZ)ย has launched construction of a newย fiber optic cable manufacturing plantย in theย Jizzax free economic zone. This expansion strengthensย Uzbekistanโs telecommunications infrastructureย and increasesย domestic production capacity.
New Fiber Optic Plant in Jizzax
GOC-UZ already operates aย production facility in Jizzax, where it employs 58 workers. The new plant will significantly boost output, increasing annualย fiber optic cable productionย fromย 10,000 km to 50,000 km.
The company expects to complete construction in theย first quarter of 2021. This project aligns with Uzbekistanโs broader strategy to modernize itsย telecom network. For more details on the national telecom operator, visitย Uztelecom: https://uztelecom.uz
Job Creation and Network Expansion
The new facility will createย 100 jobsย in its initial phase, with plans to expand the workforce toย 300 employees. This growth supports Uzbekistanโs ongoing investment inย digital infrastructure.
In 2020, the country installedย 26,500 km of fiber optic lines, demonstrating strong demand forย high-speed connectivity.
Joint Venture Partnership
GOC-UZ operates as aย joint ventureย betweenย Global Optical Communication Co. Ltd.,ย Uni Asset Global Co. Ltd., andย Uztelecom. The South Korean partners hold aย 55% ownership stake, while Uztelecom retains the remaining share.
Learn more aboutย Global Optical Communication Co. Ltd.: http://www.goc.co.kr
