In a massive leap for Africa’s connectivity, Meta and its consortium partners have officially activated the core 2Africa subsea cable system.
Hailed as the world’s longest open-access subsea network, this monumental project is set to fundamentally reshape the digital landscape and deliver a staggering increase in internet capacity for three billion people across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe.
Conceived in May 2020, the 2Africa system is an engineering marvel that spans roughly 45,000 kilometers, circling the continent and establishing the first-ever continuous link between East and West Africa in a single system.
Developed in partnership with titans like Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC, the core system now connects 33 countries. Its deployment required coordination across 50 jurisdictions and involved local partners for landing sites, construction, and regulatory approvals.
“Completing the core 2Africa system is a milestone for open, reliable capacity spanning three continents… We built 2Africa to be open by design so more providers can connect, and people and businesses can get faster, more dependable service,” said Alex-Handrah Aime, Vice President, Network Investments at Meta.
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