MainOne, an Equinix Company, has announced its role in landing the first and only submarine cable system in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, in a collaboration aimed at boosting broadband connectivity and economic development in the country’s South-South, South-East, and North-Central regions.
Spanning 45,000km in length, the 2Africa submarine cable project is poised to become one of the world’s largest subsea cable projects. It will interconnect Europe, Asia, and Africa, boasting a design capacity of up to 180Tbps. 2Africa’s significance lies in its ability to address critical internet needs and enhance reliability across vast expanses of Africa, helping advance 4G, 5G, and fixed broadband accessibility.
MainOne plays the role of the landing partner solidifying this endeavor. The company will facilitate the establishment of a terrestrial metro fibre network in Akwa Ibom State and the entire South-South Nigeria, seamlessly connecting enterprises and people in the region to the submarine cable system.
Regional Business Head at MainOne, Abayomi Adebanjo, noted the company’s commitment to 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.”
The terrestrial metro fibre network will address internet distribution constraints across the Southern and North-Central regions of Nigeria, bridging the gap in unserved and underserved areas. By hosting the submarine cable system landing and the fibre cable interconnection, Akwa Ibom State, the South-South Region, and Nigeria as a whole will unlock numerous economic and social benefits, fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, job creation, and improved public service delivery.
About MainOne, an Equinix Company:
MainOne, an Equinix Company, is a leading West African data centre and connectivity solutions provider with a presence in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. It delivers highly reliable services to major telecom operators, ISPs, government agencies, small to large enterprises, and educational institutions.
Source: APO Group
By Derrick Kafui Deti – Digital Economy Magazine
