Countries across East and Southern Africa are grappling with a widespread internet outage caused by faults in several submarine cables. According to Cloudflare Radar, which tracks internet disruptions, Tanzania is among the hardest hit, experiencing a significant drop in internet traffic to only 30% of its normal levels.
In response to the soaring global demand for fast, secure connectivity, China Mobile International Limited (CMI) is significantly investing in four new submarine cable systems. These systems promise to robustly service the substantial growth in mobile data usage in quickly digitising regions such as Africa. However, as aging cables become outdated, the race is on for fresh investment to keep pace with customer needs and the rapid development of next-gen technologies.
EllaLink has been selected by French Guiana’s SPLANG to construct an 8,000 km submarine link, a pioneering step towards direct, high-capacity connectivity between Latin America and Europe. This commendable feat also includes the addition of a 2,100 km cable extension, further broadening the EllaLink network. Embracing cutting-edge technology, such as the ROADM WSS branching unit, the extended network ensures direct and speedy connectivity from French Guiana to Europe, with an RTD latency of under 80 ms.
EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, today announced the extension of its network in the Mediterranean, linking Crete with mainland Greece via a second diverse submarine route as part of its ongoing strategic investment to accelerate its customers growth.
NEC Corporation, along with its subsidiary OCC Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries, has stated that they have conducted the first testing of an uncoupled 4-core underwater fiber cable and confirmed its transmission performance to fulfill the stringent requirements of global telecommunications networks. International data usage is anticipated to increase by 30-40% by 2026, owing to reasons such as the expansion of 5G mobile data and the necessity to exchange ever more content between data centers located around the world. Submarine networks are using space division multiplexing (SDM) technology to fulfill this need, which increases the number of separate spatial channels to maximize the overall capacity of the system, decrease energy usage and minimize the cost per bit transferred. Multicore fiber is projected to increase the number of parallel optical fiber cores without changing the size and structure of underwater cables, allowing the introduction of second generation of submarine SDM…
Sparkle is revolutionizing VoIP and connectivity by expanding GÉANT networks in Europe, Africa, and MENA regions. By forging strategic alliances and bolstering network infrastructure, Sparkle ensures robust communication channels. This collaboration enhances VoIP services, offering unparalleled connectivity for researchers and institutions across these diverse regions, strengthening the global digital landscape.
The Connecting Europe Facility Digital programme is revolutionizing Europe’s digital infrastructure. Since 2021, €615 million has been invested into 75 innovative projects, accelerating high-speed connectivity, and strengthening network sovereignty across the EU. New funding calls, open until 2026, aim to enhance backbone networks and integrate sensor technologies for secure, resilient European digital frameworks.
Dive into the Netherlands’ booming VoIP potential. A 1,600-kilometer fiber-optic network by IOEMA B.V. connects to five key markets, enhancing digital infrastructure. With strategic collaborations, the Netherlands strengthens its role as a digital hub. This momentum drives innovative VoIP solutions, offering unprecedented connectivity across Europe. Stay tuned!
Farice, Iceland’s telecommunications company, is bolstering its infrastructure with the AUÐUR subsea cable, linking Iceland to Scotland. Enhancing VoIP capabilities, this 1,300-kilometer cable promises high-capacity data services, crucial for Nordic regions thriving on data center growth. A pivotal investment for improved VoIP connectivity, it’s set to operationalize by 2030.
“Colt Technology Services enhances its SD WAN platform with multi-cloud access, transforming enterprise digital connectivity. By enabling seamless connections to multiple Cloud Service Providers like AWS and Google Cloud, Colt offers improved security and agility. Their expansive Colt IQ Network ensures efficient cloud-to-cloud traffic flow, focusing on secure business growth.”
