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Arab News
24-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
PTCL lands Africa-1 submarine cable in Karachi, enhancing connectivity with Saudi Arabia, other countries
KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has brought the Africa-1 submarine cable ashore at its landing station in Karachi, it announced in a statement on Saturday, enhancing Pakistan's connectivity with Saudi Arabia and other global digital hubs. The 10,000-kilometer Africa-1 cable, a consortium-backed ultra-high-capacity system, aims to bolster international bandwidth and support Pakistan's growing digital infrastructure. The system will link the country with key locations in the Middle East and beyond, including countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, France, Kenya and Djibouti. 'PTCL is proud to be a part of the Africa-1 cable system consortium. This partnership aligns seamlessly with Pakistan's Digital Vision 2030 and our commitment to empowering the communities by bridging the digital divide,' said Syed Muhammad Shoaib, Group Vice President of International Business at PTCL. 'By establishing strong, reliable connections to key international hubs, PTCL aims to provide faster, world-class Internet services enabling innovation across sectors and strengthening Pakistan's position in the global economy,' he added. The consortium includes major regional telecom operators such as Saudi Arabia's Mobily, UAE's e& and G42, Telecom Egypt, Zain Oman International (ZOI), Algérie Télécom and TeleYemen. The system employs state-of-the-art technologies to enhance data transmission speeds and reliability. The cable's landing in Karachi is expected to further strengthen Pakistan's role as a regional digital hub. It will be terminated at PTCL's Misrishah Exchange in DHA Phase-VI, Karachi. Once operational in early 2026, the Africa-1 system is expected to significantly enhance PTCL's Internet services and support the country's economic growth by providing improved global connectivity. The development comes amid increasing demand for reliable high-speed Internet services in Pakistan, driven by digital transformation efforts across sectors including finance, e-commerce and information technology.
Express Tribune
22-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PTCL achieves milestone as Africa-1 cable System now live in Pakistan
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has successfully connected Pakistan to the Africa-1 submarine cable system, marking a significant advancement in the nation's digital infrastructure. This high-capacity cable system, capable of transmitting large amounts of data, has been linked to PTCL's exchange in Karachi, ensuring faster and more reliable international connectivity. The Africa-1 cable system spans 10,000 kilometers and integrates the latest digital technologies. It will connect Pakistan to strategically important locations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Sudan, Algeria, France, Kenya, and Djibouti. Syed Muhammad Shoaib, PTCL's Group Vice President for International Business, emphasized that this initiative aligns with Pakistan's 'Digital Vision 2030'. He stated, "We are committed to bridging the digital divide, fostering innovation across various sectors, and strengthening the country's economy. The Africa-1 cable system will play a pivotal role in enhancing internet speed, reliability, and global connectivity." The Africa-1 cable system is expected to become operational by early 2026, providing world-class internet services to businesses and consumers in Pakistan.
