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The 2Africa submarine fiber optic cable lands in Mozambique at Nacala in the north and Maputo in the south, providing a direct international gateway for faster and more reliable internet services.
Landing Points in Mozambique
The 2Africa submarine cable, one of the largest in the world, has two main landing points in Mozambique:
- Nacala-Porto, Nampula Province: This northern port city is the first submarine cable landing in the north of Mozambique. A data center connected to the cable was officially opened here, enabling Vodacom to provide enhanced internet capacity and low-latency connectivity for local users and businesses .
- Maputo Harbor Area: The southern landing in the capital city supports the growing digital economy and provides a direct international gateway for faster internet services . Vodacom is the designated partner responsible for bringing the cable onshore and installing the necessary infrastructure at both locations, ensuring reliable connectivity for consumers and businesses .
2Africa Cable Overview
The 2Africa cable system spans 45,000 km with a design capacity of 180 Terabits per second, connecting Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It is being deployed by a consortium including Meta, China Mobile International, Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect), Orange, Center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone/Vodacom, and WIOCC . The project aims to improve internet quality, reliability, and availability across Africa, supporting teleworking, high-definition video streaming, and advanced digital services .
Impact on Mozambique
The landing of the 2Africa cable in Mozambique is expected to:
- Boost digital inclusion and internet access across the country.
- Provide low-latency, high-capacity connectivity for businesses and consumers.
- Enable the development of data centers, call centers, and software industries, contributing to socio-economic growth . For a visual reference of the cable route and landing stations, the Submarine Cable Map provides an interactive overview of global submarine fiber optic systems, including 2Africa .
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