WIOCC Lands 2Africa Subsea Cable System in Kwazulu-Natal

WIOCC, Africa’s digital backbone, landed 2Africa, the world’s largest subsea cable system, which offers the province and country growth in international capacity and promises more reliable internet connectivity and other services in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa.

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Chris Wood, group chief executive officer at WIOCC, said, “This latest major international cable landing is another example of WIOCC Group playing a key role in building Africa’s digital infrastructure and accelerating the continent’s digital transformation through the delivery of converged open digital infrastructure.”

“We are pleased to be working with our partners in the 2Africa project, bringing faster, more reliable internet to local businesses and consumers, and making an enduring contribution to communications in Africa. The subsea cable system is enabling more communities to access transformative online resources, from education and healthcare to jobs and financial services, and experience the economic and social benefits of seamless connectivity.”

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Economic enhancements

According to a recent study by RTI International, it is anticipated that within two to three years of becoming operational, 2Africa will have a positive economic impact of USD 26.2 billion to USD 36.1 billion or 0.42-0.58 per cent of Africa’s GDP.

The 45,000 km, 180 Tbps 2Africa cable system installed in Amanzimtoti, 25 km south of Durban, will bring much-needed extra international capacity for internet and other services. It will also support high-speed internet delivery and provide greater diversity, which will be beneficial to businesses and individuals across South Africa.