Kenya: Safaricom to Land Second Submarine Cable From Oman to Kenya

Kenya: Safaricom to Land Second Submarine Cable From Oman to Kenya

Nairobi -- Facebook's parent company, Meta, has partnered with Safaricom to deploy a new high-capacity submarine cable linking Oman and Kenya, in a move expected to strengthen digital connectivity and boost internet speeds across East Africa.

Meta Picks Safaricom As Landing Partner In New Sea Submarine Cable

American multinational technology company, Meta has entered a deal with Safaricom to bring its second submarine cable to Kenya. Through... Source

Meta & Safaricom partner on Daraja fibre optic cable from Oman to Mombasa

Meta has partnered with Safaricom, selecting the East African telecommunications leader as the landing partner for its second high-capacity submarine fibre optic cable in Kenya. This new system, named the Daraja Fibre Optic Cable, will run 4,108 kilometers to connect Mombasa, Kenya, and Salalah, Oman. The Daraja Fibre Optic Cable will be fully funded by […] The post Meta & Safaricom partner on Daraja fibre optic cable from Oman to Mombasa appear…

Safaricom to operate Meta's new submarine cable in Kenya

Meta, the US social media and technology company that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has picked Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom operator, as its local landing partner for a new submarine cable linking Oman and Kenya.  The project gives Safaricom direct control over international capacity for the first time, while helping Meta secure a faster and more reliable network for its regional operations. It will also improve resilience for Me…

Meta Partners with Safaricom to Launch Second Subsea Cable in Kenya

Meta, through its Irish subsidiary Edge Network Services Ltd, has signed an agreement with Safaricom to deploy a new submarine cable system connecting Oman and Kenya. The initiative aims to boost data capacity, reduce latency, and strengthen internet reliability across East Africa. Strategic Infrastructure for Digital Growth The project is being developed by Edge Network [...] The post Meta Partners with Safaricom to Launch Second Subsea Cable i…

Meta, Safaricom Subsea Cable Deal to Link Oman and Mombasa

In a significant move to bolster Kenya’s international connectivity, Meta has selected Safaricom as the landing partner for a new high-capacity subsea cable. The cable, named Daraja (Swahili for “bridge”), will create a new route connecting Kenya directly to Oman. This marks Meta’s second major submarine cable investment in the country, following its involvement in … The post Meta Taps Safaricom for New ‘Daraja’ Submarine Cable Linking Kenya to …