Seacom Announces Ambitious Expansion with New Subsea Fibre System for Africa
The African continent is poised for a significant boost in internet connectivity as Seacom unveils plans to construct a massive new subsea fibre optic cable system, dubbed Seacom 2.0. This ambitious project marks a substantial advancement in internet infrastructure, promising to deliver faster and more reliable internet access to users across Africa. The new cable system will significantly enhance the continent’s digital landscape.
Details of the New Seacom 2.0 System
The Seacom 2.0 project represents a major upgrade, envisioned as one of the largest and highest-capacity underwater internet cables ever deployed. Designed to span vast distances, it will directly connect Africa to key regions, including the Middle East, the Mediterranean Sea, and portions of Southern Europe. This expansion builds upon Seacom’s legacy as the pioneer of the first underwater cable along Africa’s east coast, which established critical links between South Africa, Europe, and Asia, and drove down internet costs. The new system’s robust architecture will be based on 48 pairs of fibre optic cables, equipping it with the capacity to handle an enormous volume of data.
The development of Seacom 2.0 represents a step forward for improved digital infrastructure and better internet access for African users.
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