Mobily announces landing of Africa-1 submarine cable in Saudi Arabia

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Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) announced today, Feb. 4, the successful landing of the Africa-1 submarine cable in Duba, Saudi Arabia.

In a company statement received by Argaam, Mobily said the advanced submarine cable, distinguished by its high capacity of 96 terabits per second and exceptional speed spanning 10,000 kilometers, is designed to provide diversity and resiliency, significantly boosting broadband traffic across key regions in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

It is also bound to enhance Mobily’s global network by strengthening regional and international connectivity.

Africa-1 submarine cable, funded by the Africa-1 consortium comprising eight key partners including Mobily, is expected to be fully operational by early 2026.

The new submarine cable represents a transformative advancement in global connectivity. Mobily’s participation underscores its commitment to investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and delivering innovative digital solutions to support economic growth and technological progress.

CEO of Mobily, Salman Al-Badran, said the successful landing of the Africa-1 submarine cable in Saudi Arabia will contribute to increasing broadband capacities in the Kingdom and achieving the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a globally recognized digital hub.

It will also strengthen its leadership in the region's digital economy by establishing an integrated digital infrastructure that makes it a global hub for data exchange.

He added that this milestone underpins Mobily’s commitment to delivering innovative digital solutions that meet the evolving needs of Mobily’s partners and customers nationally and internationally.

The cable's high-speed data capabilities are critical for powering 5G networks, artificial intelligence systems, and other bandwidth-intensive applications. It also strengthens data transmission for IoT devices and cloud services, driving the acceleration of digital transformation.