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Sparkle and Algérie Télécom Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a New Subsea Cable Linking Italy and Algeria

Total Telecom

The new, dedicated submarine cable will provide a high-capacity route to Europe, delivering enhanced performance, ultra-low latency, and full redundancy compared to existing infrastructures. This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening digital ties between Europe and North Africa, ” said Enrico Bagnasco , CEO of Sparkle. “

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Lightpath Expands Miami Network, Connecting New Cable Landing Station

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“This latest expansion to a Miami cable landing station demonstrates Lightpath’s continued commitment to, and investment in, the Miami region,” explained Tim Haverkate , EVP Major Infrastructure Solutions, Lightpath. Lightpath is jointly owned by Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS ) and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners.

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How MDU connectivity is becoming more competitive

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Podcasts Adlane Fellah, of Maravedis, joined Beyond the Cable to discuss why MDU connectivity has become attractive for market disruptors. The main themes that I hear a lot is the need for education,” he said. Fellah also said there are a lot of misconceptions about the differences that exist between bulk and managed Wi-Fi.

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Broadband Breakfast on July 9, 2025 - Undersea Cables and Global Conflict

Broadband Breakfast

Amid rising global tensions, the flow of information through subsea cables has been a prime target for sabotage. What are the potential global consequences if major subsea broadband cables are damaged or disrupted? How are governments responding to the increased risks to subsea cable networks?

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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. million residents by improving access to social services, internet connectivity, and economic opportunities.

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Kenya Launches Fibre Project to Boost Digital Links in Horn of Africa

VoIP Review

Kenya is initiating a transformative project in the Horn of Africa with the launch of a high-capacity fibre optic cable corridor along the Isiolo-Mandera route. Complementary efforts in infrastructure such as roads, clean water, healthcare, and education aim to boost connectivity and quality of life in border regions.

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Astound to Compete with Comcast in Scranton, Pa., Mayor Says

Broadband Breakfast

home to 75,000 residents, may soon have a competitor to Comcast in the cable TV market, Mayor Paige G. The proposed agreement with Astound Broadband would give the company three years to build the local cable network at no cost to the city. Astound would be the first cable competitor to Comcast in Scranton.