KSA Business: Mobily joins the new cable system consortium Africa-1 – Gulf Digital News

KSA Business: Mobily joins the new cable system consortium Africa-1 – Gulf Digital News

Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has joined the new Africa-1 cable system consortium, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s connectivity with various locations across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

This is done through advanced connection capacities, new routes integrated with Mobily’s national networks across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and border link points with telecommunication networks in neighbouring countries.

The new consortium encompasses Mobily, the only telecommunication company from the kingdom, in addition to other regional and global service providers.

Pivotal role

By joining the Africa-1 consortium, Mobily plays a pivotal role in boosting KSA's digital infrastructure, in line with Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to provide a faster and more reliable internet connection. This step will also enable stronger telecommunication services to meet the needs of Mobily customers across both public and private sectors in their quest for digital transformation.

Thamer A AlFadda, Senior Vice President of Wholesale & Carrier Services, said: “Mobily continues its commitment to supporting digital transformation programmes and empowering the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. By joining the Africa-1 consortium, we are seeking to positively impact various local sectors by adding a new line to the global telecommunications network across the kingdom. This will enhance the resources available to our various clients locally and regionally by