2Africa Submarine Cable System

Explore the route and available system details for the 2Africa submarine fiber-optic cable.

Full name
2Africa
Owner(s)
China Mobile International Ltd., Meta, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, Saudi Telecom Company, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, WIOCC
Installer(s)
Not Available
Supplier(s)
ASN
Total length (km)
348
Ready for service
2019
End of service
2044
Status
In Service

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