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ZOI, PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt to construct AAE-2 subsea cable

Developing Telecoms

A consortium of four subsea cable operators, Zain Omantel International (ZOI), PCCW Global, Sparkle, and Telecom Egypt, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the construction of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

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PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt and ZOI to Construct AAE-2 Subsea Cable System

Telecom Talk

A consortium of four subsea cable operators—PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to construct the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system.

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Work begins on E2A transpacific subsea cable

Total Telecom

News The E2A system, linking Japan and the USA, is expected to be ready for service in 2028 Today, an international consortium including Chunghwa Telecom, SoftBank Corp., SK Broadband, and Verizon Business has announced the start of construction of the East Asia to North America (E2A) submarine cable system.

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AAE-2: New subsea cable announced to connect Asia, Africa and Europe

Total Telecom

News The Asia–Africa–Europe-2 (AAE-2) will provide “seamless, reliable connectivity across the three continents” to support the growing data demand across the regions This week, a consortium comprising PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI have announced plans to construct a new submarine cable system spanning Asia, Africa, and Europe.

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Kenya launches early market talks for Horn of Africa fibre optic corridor

Total Telecom

News The Government of Kenya, through its Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy and the ICT Authority, is advancing plans to install a high-capacity fibre optic cable along the Isiolo–Mandera corridor. Source: Noah Wire Services Total Telecom is trialling AI tools for content generation – please flag any errors!

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Willmar, Minnesota Moves Forward With Open Access Fiber Network

Broadband Breakfast

In its 4-3 vote in early March, the City Council opted to continue work on the  Connect Wilmar Initiative , something it says is an answer to the ongoing failures by regional incumbent telecom monopolies to provide uniform, high quality, high speed, affordable Internet access. According to a  network FAQ , the planned $24.5

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EdgeCore to Invest USD 17 Billion in Virginia Data Center Campus

Telecom Talk

“From the spine of the internet running through Ashburn to the transatlantic cables that connect in Virginia Beach, the entire Commonwealth is engaged in supporting the technology which runs the world. .” Governor Glenn Youngkin welcomed the announcement, emphasizing Virginia’s global leadership in internet infrastructure.