2Africa Submarine Cable to Go Live in Key Hubs by September 2025
Spanning 45,000 km and connecting 33 countries, the cable aims to boost internet capacity, reliability, and access across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
The 2Africa submarine cable, one of the world’s largest subsea projects, is set to be operational in key hubs including London, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa by September 2025. Spanning 45,000 km and connecting 33 countries, the cable aims to boost internet capacity, reliability, and access across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
The project, led by a consortium including Meta, China Mobile International, MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, and WIOCC, is designed to support digital transformation, economic growth, and connectivity for both urban and remote regions.
For official updates on progress and deployment, visit the 2Africa consortium website .
