AIRTEL has extended its coverage in more areas in Mbeya Region, a move that officials described as "keeping the promise of going rural." Airtel Public Relations Manager, Jackson Mmbando said: "As part of Airtel's plan to expand and upgrade its communications reach, we have recently added coverage in new areas in Mbeya Region and the Lake Zone. "The new areas covered recently will allow better clarity and connectivity in Tanzania rural that will offer clarity and quality calls to the South region's population." "We are connecting Tanzania with pride as we can see what communications does when one gets exposures to communications. In the past it was seen as a luxury but today it is a necessity and a tool to development", added Mmbando. Relevant Links East Africa Tanzania ICT Land and Rural Issues On Thursday, in the Lake Zone Airtel launched Utegi spots which also will benefit other villages around including Koaki, Ingili, Bukwe, Nyanduga, Otuna, Buturi, Yagoro, Kanguge, Mangra in Rorya District, Mara Region. On upcoming plans, Mmbando explained that, further coverage will proceed this year in various parts of the country, focusing in the rural areas to ensure all regions are evenly covered. "The more we expand our network, the more impact we have on the communities and people we connect by increasing and improving their quality of life by facilitating and making communications easily accessible. "All those connected will be entitled to all our products and services at a go," he said.