Via Africa submarine cable system
Sector: Telecommunications
Source: Engineering News
The project aims to develop a new high-capacity submarine cable system to strengthen connectivity between Europe and Africa. It is an open, consortium-based subsea infrastructure project allowing partners to co-invest and participate in design, deployment, and operation decisions. The initial phase involves a jointly financed route study to identify the optimal cable route considering resilience,
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- Prospective
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- Telecommunications
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- Engineering News
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project aims to develop a new high-capacity submarine cable system to strengthen connectivity between Europe and Africa. It is an open, consortium-based subsea infrastructure project allowing partners to co-invest and participate in design, deployment, and operation decisions. The initial phase involves a jointly financed route study to identify the optimal cable route considering resilience, technical feasibility, and economic efficiency. The consortium is also preparing the procurement process for selecting a cable supplier. |
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Sector | Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2026-07-19 |
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