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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. Sparkle Media Contacts: sparkle.communication@tisparkle.com X: @TISparkle Algérie Télécom Media Contacts: Email: contact@at.dz

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Experts Debate Real, Perceived Threats to Global Subsea Cable Infrastructure

Broadband Breakfast

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2025 –  As global tensions rise across multiple regions, the security of submarine cables carrying 99% of international internet traffic has become a focal point for policymakers and industry leaders. "It's an expensive undertaking to repair the cable.

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Lightpath Expands Miami Network, Connecting New Cable Landing Station

Total Telecom

“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. For media inquiries: JSA for Lightpath 1-866-695-3629 jsa_lightpath@jsa.net SOURCE Lightpath

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Investing in the North: How Virgin Media O2 is powering a more connected, inclusive future 

Total Telecom

Virgin Media O2’s 5G coverage now reaches more than 75% of the UK population and last year we switched on our next generation 5G Standalone network, which is available in major Northern cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. Our mobile network is also growing and improving rapidly. Get discounted tickets here!

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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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Sparkle Successfully Adopts Artificial Intelligence for Network Management and Monitoring

Total Telecom

A major player in the submarine cable industry, Sparkle owns and manages a network of more than 600,000 km of fiber spanning from Europe to Africa and the Middle East, the Americas and Asia. Its sales force is active worldwide and distributed over 32 countries.

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Sparkle Reinforces Partnership with Al-Bawaba to Provide Services to Corporate Customers in Libya

Total Telecom

By combining our global expertise and extensive submarine cable network with Al Bawaba’s strong local presence and market knowledge, we are committed to delivering enhanced connectivity solutions that will empower businesses across Libya. This ensures fast, reliable, and secure connectivity for its customers.