The 2Africa submarine cable, a global project, has just landed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), thanks to cooperation between Orange RDC and Airtel Congo RDC. This arrival marks an important milestone in the country’s digital transformation and offers business opportunities and increased global connectivity.
2Africa is the world’s largest submarine cable project, which will connect 33 countries from 2023. It will provide faster and more reliable internet service to each country where it is installed. By connecting more than three billion people across Africa, Asia and Europe, this project will contribute to economic development and data transfer on a global scale.
The joint venture Mawezi RDC SA, formed by Orange RDC and Airtel Congo RDC, is responsible for the cable landing in the DRC. It ensures that the necessary authorizations are obtained, that the landing station is built and that it operates in open access mode, in order to allow all internet players to benefit from these international capabilities. additional.
This collaboration between Orange RDC, Airtel Congo RDC, and the 2Africa consortium, made up of telecommunications operators such as China Mobile International, Bayobab (formerly MTN Global Connect), Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, promises to improve digital inclusion and development of the DRC. The general director of Mawezi RDC SA, Laetitia Molasoko N’Singa, expresses her pride in seeing this project come to fruition, which will contribute to accelerating the ambitions of President Felix Antoine Tshisekedi’s National Digital Plan.
Thanks to the arrival of the 2Africa submarine cable in the DRC, the country is positioning itself as a key player in the digital transformation of Africa and strengthening its connectivity with the rest of the world. This will open up new economic prospects and promote access to high-speed internet for all Congolese citizens.
In conclusion, the landing of the 2Africa submarine cable in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a major breakthrough in the field of global connectivity. Thanks to this cutting-edge infrastructure, the country will be able to benefit from a faster and more reliable internet connection, thus promoting economic development and digital inclusion. This is a unique opportunity for the DRC to position itself on the international scene and play a key role in the digital transformation of Africa.