John Damihlohun
Telesoni which is known to be the wholesale arm of Airtel in Africa, has publicized it that the successful activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity across the African continent.
The initial phase of activation connects in Kenya, Tanzania, and also South Africa, heralding a new era of high-speed, reliable internet access. The 2Africa cable system is currently one of the largest subsea projects globally, designed to interconnect Africa, Europe, and Asia. This activation is part of a broader initiative to deliver faster and more resilient internet services, supporting the digital transformation across Africa.
Airtel Telesonic were able achieve this milestone with their partner Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), which is an industry leader in optical submarine networks deployed worldwide, with the ability to offer turn-key solutions utilising the latest technology, both in subsea infrastructure and transmission capacity.
Speaking on the partnership, ASN’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Paul Gabla, said: “ASN is very pleased to support Airtel with our cutting-edge SLTE equipment on the 2Africa cable system. This partnership underscores our dedication to continuing the fast delivery of world-class SLTE technological solutions. This important milestone highlights the strength of collaboration and innovation in bringing advance connectivity solutions to Africa through partnership with Airtel.”