Tunisie Telecom Lands Medusa Submarine Cable, Boosting International Connectivity
Tunisie Telecom has successfully landed the Medusa submarine cable on the Tunisian coast, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to enhance its international connectivity. The ceremony, held on November 1st in Bizerte, was attended by key stakeholders and marks the beginning of a new era in Tunisia's digital transformation.
Key Features of the Medusa Submarine Cable
- Total length: 8,700 km
- Connecting several countries in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, including Tunisia, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and Egypt
- Tunisie Telecom's fiber pair: 1,000 km long, with a capacity of 22 Tbps, significantly increasing international bandwidth
A Lever for Growth and Digital Inclusion
The Medusa submarine cable is expected to have a profound impact on Tunisia's digital landscape, enabling the country to:
- Reinforce its digital sovereignty
- Secure international data exchanges
- Access new redundant global connectivity routes
- Support the development of innovative digital services, including cloud, data centers, artificial intelligence, e-public services, and smart cities
This advancement will directly benefit businesses, public institutions, and citizens, guaranteeing better service quality, reduced latency, and increased national network resilience.
A Shared Technical and Strategic Vision
According to M. Lassâad Ben Dhiab, President and CEO of Tunisie Telecom, "The landing of the Medusa cable in Bizerte represents a major technological milestone for Tunisie Telecom and Tunisia. With this state-of-the-art infrastructure, we are multiplying our international capacity by eight, reinforcing the reliability and security of our data exchanges. This cable is an essential backbone for supporting the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and future digital services, positioning Tunisia as a regional hub for connectivity and a central player in Mediterranean digital sovereignty."
M. Norman Albi, CEO of Medusa, added, "The arrival of the Medusa submarine cable system in Tunisia is an important step in achieving our collective goal of promoting a more connected and competitive Mediterranean region. By collaborating closely with our partner Tunisie Telecom, we are strengthening ties between continents and laying the foundations for sustainable economic growth and innovation in the region."
Tunisie Telecom: A Key Player in National Digital Transformation
With the Medusa submarine cable now in service, Tunisie Telecom reaffirms its position as a leader in North African connectivity and its central role in developing a sovereign, high-performance, and resilient digital infrastructure. As the owner of the Hannibal and SEA-ME-WE 4 submarine cables, Tunisie Telecom consolidates its mission to connect Tunisia to the world with excellence, security, and innovation.
