We have officially connected the UK to the world’s largest subsea cable system, 2Africa 📶🌊 #2Africa is a 45,000 km long submarine cable stretching across 3 continents with the potential to bring faster, more reliable internet to billions of people globally. Now connected, this will facilitate faster and more reliable connectivity for UK businesses wanting to deliver digital services to Africa. Together with our 2Africa consortium partners, Bayobab, centre3, China Mobile International Limited; Meta; Orange; Telecom Egypt; and WIOCC, we aim to connect 33 countries across Africa, Europe and Asia. Discover the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eUgu5veu
Congratulations to the intercompany, international teams who are making this happen. Great industry cooperation benefiting countless millions. 👏
The 2Africa subsea cable system, led by Vodafone UK, has landed in Bude, Cornwall. This system, the world's largest, aims to enhance internet connectivity between Africa, Europe, and Asia. With a capacity of up to 180 terabits per second, it will connect 33 countries, significantly improving digital services and economic growth. Vodafone managed the UK landing and provides onward connectivity via terrestrial routes. The project, involving partners like Meta and China Mobile International, underscores global collaboration to bridge the digital divide. Vodafone, a major investor in subsea cables, continues its legacy in advancing global telecommunications infrastructure.
Congrats @Rick Perry Maja Summers Owen Bryant for this amazing achievement. Would have loved been able to witness this historical milestone with you as we did in Genoa. Glad to see the overall great progress of the project.
Kudos to the consortium partners for their commitment to delivering faster, more reliable internet to billions globally.
An amazing news regarding the longest submarine cable ever distributed and which will bring economic and social benefits deriving from this greater connectivity.
Congratulations are in order, a dream coming together nicely and super proud to part of it.
PACO VILLEGAS 😉Congo & UK connected 👍
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Congratulations to all involved excellent achievement!
Thank you Vodafone and the other members of 2Africa a project lead and executed with hard work by a visionary team of professionals. 2Africa not only will change our industry but will improve, as written in the post, the life of billions of people.