Tag: Subsea Cable

Technology

Meta unveils world’s longest undersea cable across Africa

Meta, in collaboration with several prominent global and regional telecommunications companies, has officially activated the core 2Africa subsea cable system. This system is recognized as the world’s longest open-access subsea cable and is the first to establish a continuous loop connecting both East and West Africa. The 2Africa system spans three continents and 33 countries, […]

Global efforts intensify to address submarine cable ruptures
News

Global efforts intensify to address submarine cable ruptures

In 2023, approximately 200 submarine cable failures were reported worldwide, according to data from the International Telecommunication Union. Around 80% of these disruptions were attributed to natural hazards or human-related accidents, such as damage caused by boat anchors, noted ITU Deputy Secretary-General Tomas Lamanauskas. While data can often be rerouted through alternate cables, isolated regions […]