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MainOne has landed 2Africa submarine cables in Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom State, with the goal of boosting broadband connectivity in South-South, Nigeria. The historic landing in Akwa Ibom State, according to the company, is the first and only submarine cable system in Nigeria outside of Lagos.
Spanning 45,000km in length, 2Africa will be one of the world’s largest subsea cable projects to interconnect Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a design capacity of up to 180Tbps.
According to the company, the significance of 2Africa lies in its capacity to address critical internet needs and enhance reliability across vast expanses of Africa. Furthermore, 2Africa serves as a catalyst for the advancement of 4G, 5G and fixed broadband accessibility, extending its impact to billions of people. Akwa Ibom’s selection as a landing site underscores its strategic importance in Nigeria’s digital transformation journey.
Regional Business Head, MainOne, an Equinix Company, Abayomi Adebanjo, said: “With a commitment to consistently deploy financial capital and project resources towards infrastructure investments, MainOne is dedicated to improving internet capacity and driving various aspects of development, including economic growth, digital transformation, healthcare, security, agriculture, and increased state revenue in South-South Nigeria,”
By offering cable diversity and resiliency, 2Africa contributes significantly to the country’s digital infrastructure resilience and MainOne’s role as the landing partner solidifies this endeavour.
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