MainOne Lands 2Africa Submarine Cable in Qua Iboe

MainOne has successfully landed 2Africa’s 45,000kilometer subsea cable system and the largest cable in the world at Qua Iboe, Akwa Ibom state thereby connecting Akwa Ibom State, and the other underserved/ unserved Regions in Nigeria with Europe, Asia and other parts of Africa.

The landing of this 180 tbps capacity submarine cable infrastructure will accelerate the proliferation of 4G, 5G, as well as fixed broadband accessibility as well as supercharging digital transformation in critical sectors of the Nigeria’s economy.

According to the Regional Business Head of MainOne, an Equinix Company, Mr. Abayomi Adebanjo, the aim of the first submarine cable landing system to a coastal state in Nigeria outside of Lagos and first in the Niger Delta Region is to provide broadband internet capacity to the underserved and unserved markets in Nigeria, democratize broadband access as well as provide robust connectivity and technological advancements, which will empower businesses, educational institutions, health care facilities, and other sectors to thrive in the digital age as well as achieve their potential.

Adebanjo, explained that the landing of this revolutionary submarine cable infrastructure in the South-South region of Nigeria will ensure cable diversity for the country, thus aligning perfectly with the key success parameters outlined in the National Broadband Plan as well as enhance the nation’s digital infrastructure resiliency, safeguarding against potential disruptions and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity for all Nigerian citizens.

Taking cognisance of the developmental impact of the cable landing, the Akwa Ibom state Governor Pastor Umo Eno said the monumental project will put the state on the map of ICT innovation, economic and technological benefits around the world.

Eno reassured the people of his readiness to partner with creative entrepreneurship projects and support them to thrive.

He maintained that the Submarine cable would boost the technology drive of the ARISE agenda of his administration, and called on the youths to take advantage of the infrastructure to explore their potential in Information and Communication Technology, stressing that the fibre optic cable would provide a highspeed broadband infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State.