Orange Tunisia and Medusa to Develop Longest Subsea Cable System in the Mediterranean

Orange Tunisia and Medusa to Develop Longest Subsea Cable System in the Mediterranean

Orange Tunisia has joined forces with Medusa Submarine Cable System, a prominent submarine infrastructure operator, to launch an extensive subsea cable network named “Medusa.” Spanning across the Mediterranean Sea, this project will connect eleven countries in North Africa and Southern Europe, fostering enhanced connectivity and promoting Tunisia’s digital transformation.

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The agreement was officially signed on Thursday, May 11, marking a significant milestone in the region’s technological advancement.

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Orange Tunisia to host the new submarine cable in Bizerte

The collaboration between Medusa Submarine Cable System and Orange Tunisia entails the deployment of submarine cable that will link Tunisia’s Bizerte region to Europe via France’s Marseille, serving as the key connecting point. This new cable system will comply with the latest international standards and regulations, ensuring optimal performance and meeting the evolving socio-economic demands of Tunisia.

Extensive Connectivity in the Mediterranean

According to the statement, One of the primary objectives of the Medusa project is to revolutionise connectivity in the Mediterranean region. By spanning a length of over 8,000 kilometres, Medusa will become the first and longest submarine cable system to interconnect all countries within the Mediterranean.

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Medusa Landing Points

The cable’s route will traverse various nations, starting from Lisbon in Portugal and culminating in Port Said, Egypt. It will include 16 landing points strategically located in Portugal, Morocco, Spain, Algeria, France, Tunisia, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt.