Egypt Completes Landing of Two New Subsea Internet Cables, Boosting Data Capacity to 126 Terabits Per Second

Egypt successfully completes the landing of two new subsea internet cables, marking a major step in boosting the country’s data capacity to 126 terabits per second. These landings are part of the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE-6) subsea cable system, a 21,700-kilometre-long project that connects 17 landing points across Asia, Africa, and Europe. The cables landed at Port Said on the Mediterranean coast and Ras Ghareb on the Red Sea, reinforcing Egypt’s role as a key hub in global internet connectivity.

Telecom Egypt, in partnership with SubCom, led the effort to complete these landings. The company established two diverse terrestrial routes across Egypt to connect the Red Sea and Mediterranean segments of the cable, ensuring a resilient and secure connection that can withstand potential disruptions. This infrastructure is vital because Egypt lies at the crossroads of major global data routes, making it a natural digital gateway between continents.

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The SEA-ME-WE-6 cable system is designed to meet the growing global demand for faster and more reliable internet. Once operational in early 2026, it will deliver a massive data capacity of 126 terabits per second by using advanced Space Division Multiplexing technology. This will significantly enhance internet speeds and reliability for countries along the route, including India, Singapore, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, France, and many others. The project involves a consortium of 16 major telecom operators, including Telecom Egypt, Microsoft, Orange, Singtel, and Bharti Airtel, highlighting the global collaboration behind this initiative.

This new subsea cable system is especially important because it adds a new layer of diversity and capacity to the existing network connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. The Eurasia route is crucial for global telecommunications, carrying essential data for businesses, governments, and consumers. By increasing capacity and providing alternative routes, SEA-ME-WE-6 reduces the risk of internet outages caused by natural disasters, accidents, or geopolitical issues. For example, past outages like the 2024 West African cable disruption showed how vulnerable undersea cables can be without sufficient backup routes.

Egypt’s geographic position is a major advantage. With coastlines stretching 995 km along the Mediterranean and 1,941 km along the Red Sea, the country already hosts 10 cable landing stations and supports 15 active submarine cables, with more under construction. Telecom Egypt’s WeConnect ecosystem, launched in 2023, allows seamless cross-connection between these cables, giving service providers flexibility to increase capacity and improve fault tolerance.

Economically, the completion of Egypt’s two new subsea internet cables will boost the country’s digital economy by providing high-capacity, low-latency internet connectivity. This supports the growing needs of businesses and consumers across Africa, Asia, and Europe. It also aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to become a leading digital hub, as seen with other projects like the 2Africa cable, which landed in Egypt in 2023 and offers even higher capacity.

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Telecom Egypt’s Managing Director and CEO, Mohamed Nasr, expressed pride in this achievement, stating that the landings mark a significant milestone in expanding Egypt’s global reach and subsea infrastructure. He emphasized the company’s commitment to building a robust and future-ready network that supports digital ambitions across the region and beyond.

Egypt completes landing of two new subsea internet cables as part of the SEA-ME-WE-6 project, boosting data capacity to 126 terabits per second. This development strengthens Egypt’s position as a critical telecommunications hub connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. The new cables will improve internet speeds, reliability, and resilience, benefiting millions of users and supporting the digital transformation of multiple countries.

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