A major milestone in global connectivity just quietly happened, and its impact on Africa’s digital future is massive.
Meta, in partnership with Bayobab (MTN Group), Orange, center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone Group, and WIOCC (telecommunications companies), announced the completion and activation of the core 2Africa Subsea Cable system.
The 2Africa system is set to transform connectivity for 3 billion people, including Africa’s 1.4 billion people, over the next decade. With cutting-edge technology, 2Africa brings more subsea capacity than all of Africa’s subsea cables combined today, delivering faster, more reliable, and cost-effective internet access to consumers and enterprises alike.
This is the first cable to connect East and West Africa in a single, continuous system, linking Africa with the Middle East, South Asia, and Europe. This marks a historic milestone in digital infrastructure, establishing what is currently the world’s longest open-access subsea cable system, spanning three continents over 33 countries, connecting 3 billion people.
2Africa lays the foundation for transformative new AI experiences, economic growth, and digital inclusion across the continent—with its completion serving as a testament to what can be achieved through visionary investment and robust collaboration.
