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Singapore \u2013 September 28, 2023.\u00a0Telecom Egypt<\/a>, Egypt\u2019s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region, and the Medusa Submarine Cable System, a neutral and independent Mediterranean submarine infrastructure operator, have signed an agreement\u00a0to extend Medusa to the Red Sea<\/strong>. The 8,760 km long submarine cable, which will land in the Egyptian city of Port Said by the end of 2025,\u00a0will be connected to the Red Sea landing stations of Suez, Zafarana, and Ras Ghareb through Telecom Egypt\u2019s extensive terrestrial crossing network.<\/strong><\/p>\n The companies\u2019 CEOs signed the agreement during the\u00a0Submarine Networks World<\/a>\u00a0event currently taking place in Singapore. The new connection will enable direct access of all the Medusa Mediterranean landings in Europe and North Africa to the Red Sea. Arriving at these geographically diverse Egyptian-landing points will present new connection points for the Medusa submarine cable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n\n
We are pleased to host the Medusa submarine cable system in our subsea cable infrastructure. This new agreement provides additional connectivity solutions and increases diversity in the submarine cable infrastructure reaching the Red Sea, marking a significant milestone in the industry. Egypt\u2019s unique position between Europe, Asia, and Africa, complemented with Telecom Egypt\u2019s diligent efforts and extensive expertise in the subsea cable landscape, promote the company\u2019s position as a go-to global digital hub and enable it to attract and collaborate with mega industry players. Our contribution to the international subsea infrastructure demonstrates the company\u2019s commitment to offer state-of-the-art solutions to its partners and customers both locally and internationally.<\/div>\nMohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Telecom Egypt<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n
Thanks to Egypt\u2019s privileged location for the deployment of intercontinental submarine cables, and our continuous partnership with the country\u2019s first integrated telecom and subsea cables operator, we are thrilled to announce today\u2019s agreement. With a partner like Telecom Egypt, we will be able to unleash the full potential of Medusa and extend it towards the Red Sea, further enabling enhanced regional connectivity and providing more efficient connectivity to the whole world. Together, we have created a new product that the market should find innovative and attractive, not just in terms of cost, but deployment lead times and scalability as well.<\/div>\n