Why Meta Built the World’s Longest Undersea Cable Around Africa

Описание: Africa just unlocked a new digital era.

Meta has officially completed the 2Africa subsea cable — a groundbreaking 45,000 km open-access network, now the longest subsea cable system on Earth. This massive project connects Europe, the Middle East, and 16 African nations through 46 landing points, delivering more bandwidth than all existing African cables combined.

Backed by global giants — MTN Group (Bayobab), Vodafone/Vodacom, Orange S.A., and China Mobile International — 2Africa is positioned to transform economies, accelerate digital innovation, and bridge Africa's connectivity gap.

📌 In this video, you’ll learn:

What the completion of 2Africa really means

How 2Africa’s cutting-edge tech (SDM + undersea wavelength switching) works

Why Meta is investing billions into Africa’s digital future

What opportunities this creates for investors, CEOs, startups, and African businesses

When the first live segments — London to Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa — go live in September 2025

What comes next for Africa’s digital economy

📈 Projected Impact:
➡️ $36.9 BILLION added to Africa’s GDP within 2–3 years
➡️ Faster, more reliable, affordable internet across the continent
➡️ Massive boost to tech, fintech, logistics, e-commerce & digital jobs

🔥 If you care about Africa’s economic future, this is a must-watch.


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