SEACOM, Ltd, and its supplier, Tyco Telecommunications, a business segment of Tyco Electronics Ltd. and an industry pioneer in undersea communications technology and marine services, announced yesterday that they have completed the installation, testing, and commissioning of Phase 1 of the SEA Cable System.
This milestone marks the conclusion of a comprehensive test program, which verified connectivity and compliance with all transmission requirements, while moving South and East Africa a significant step closer toward achieving increased international connectivity.
“We are extremely pleased to be in the final stages of this project, which will make massive new bandwidth available in South and East Africa,” said Brian Herlihy, President, SEACOM, Ltd. “Following Tyco Telecommunications’ hand-off of the system, and as of today, we will activate the cable for international use, and we are currently in the midst of final preparations with our customers toward that end. We look forward to meeting the overwhelming demand for increased, high-quality bandwidth and witnessing the positive effects it has throughout the region.”
The 13,700 km SEA Cable System will link the South and East African countries of South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, and Djibouti with India and Egypt. Read the rest of this entry »
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