11 June 2025
In a significant step toward enhancing global connectivity, a consortium of four leading subsea cable operators — PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of the ambitious Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system..png?lu=732)
This landmark project aims to establish a high-capacity, resilient, and geographically diverse digital link spanning from Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, passing through terrestrial corridors across Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt.
The AAE-2 cable will extend beyond its core route to include strategic connections to additional key destinations, further boosting intercontinental data transfer capabilities. Designed to meet the surging demand for cloud computing, content delivery, and digital transformation initiatives, the system promises to revolutionize global communications by providing a robust and future-proof infrastructure that seamlessly integrates subsea and terrestrial networks across Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Building upon the successful legacy of the AAE-1 cable, AAE-2 will incorporate cutting-edge technological innovations, delivering unprecedented bandwidth capacity to support the exponential growth of international data traffic. Industry leaders PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and ZOI are pooling their expertise and resources to deliver a world-class infrastructure that addresses the urgent need for faster, more reliable internet connectivity across multiple regions.
The AAE-2 project is poised to address the increasing global demand for high-capacity, reliable internet infrastructure, facilitating faster data transfer and supporting the continued growth of digital economies across multiple continents. With this groundbreaking collaboration, the consortium aims to set new standards for international connectivity, shaping the future of global digital infrastructure.
