Submarine cable
· Activated 2024 · Africa coastal loop
TUE · 28 JUL 2026
2Africa
About this cable
The longest submarine cable system ever built, encircling Africa with branches into Europe, the Middle East and India. 46 landings across 33 countries. The "Pearls" extension adds the Arabian Gulf landings. Activated in stages from 2023 through 2025.
Landing stations
46 landings across Europe, Africa, Middle East and India
Ownership consortium
Meta; China Mobile; MTN GlobalConnect; Orange; STC; Telecom Egypt; Vodafone; WIOCC; Bayobab