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War in Iran sees 2Africa’s Pearls extension paused

by Total Telecom Staff | Mar 16, 2026

Work on the Middle Eastern portion of the 2Africa Pearls subsea cable has been suspended after Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) invoked force majeure

Vodafone connects UK to 2Africa cable

by Georgia Sweeting | Jun 10, 2024

Vodafone has landed the 2Africa subsea cable system in Bude, Cornwall. The cable is the largest subsea cable project in the world, spanning 45,000 kilometers to connect Europe, Asia, and Africa once it is fully operational.

Connecting to the future in 2024: A golden year for China Mobile International

by Harry Baldock | May 28, 2024

The global connectivity landscape is undergoing a transformative evolution. A wave of highly anticipated submarine cable systems is poised to come online, unlocking unprecedented opportunities for the African continent to seamlessly integrate into the global digital ecosystem.

Subsea cable route evolution in 2024

by Harry Baldock | Feb 6, 2024

As we enter 2024, the global requirements for fast, secure connectivity continue to accelerate. The developing nations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East are rapidly growing more digital, while the world’s more developed economies continue to grow more data hungry because of emerging technologies like AI.