{"id":10925,"date":"2023-02-08T09:46:16","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T09:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paratus.africa\/angola\/?p=10925"},"modified":"2023-02-08T09:46:17","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T09:46:17","slug":"equiano-the-cable-has-landed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paratus.africa\/angola\/equiano-the-cable-has-landed\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>Equiano:\u00a0The cable has landed<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>23 June 2022, Swakopmund<\/em>:&nbsp; Following the announcement in February 2021 that African telco,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/null\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paratus Group<\/a>, together with Telecom Namibia, had been selected to build the cable landing station (CLS) for the Equiano subsea internet cable in Namibia, the cable been brought ashore.&nbsp; The Equiano subsea cable will provide communications diversity due to its increased capacity and this will have a direct impact on connectivity with faster internet speeds, more flexibility in the market and an improved user experience for consumers in Namibia and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once Equiano becomes fully operational in Q4 this year, it is expected to deliver up to 20 times more capacity than was previously available in Namibia.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>According to a recent economic impact assessment, conducted by Africa Practice and Genesis Analytics, and commissioned by Google, Equiano\u2019s arrival in Namibia is set to increase internet speeds by over 2.5 times; increase internet penetration by 7.5% in the next three years; and act as a catalyst for considerable growth, job creation and sustainability.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nitin Gajria, Managing Director of Google Sub-Saharan Africa<\/strong>&nbsp;commenting on the landing of Equiano in Namibia said: \u201cGoogle is committed to supporting Africa\u2019s digital transformation and we are excited to see the impact of the landing of Equiano in Namibia.\u202f We\u2019ve worked with experts \u2013 Paratus Group (and Telecom Namibia) in Namibia \u2013 to guarantee that Equiano has the greatest potential effect in Namibia and throughout Africa.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paratus completed the building of the CLS in September last year, and the internal fit \u2013 including power, cabling cabinets, conduits, raceways, cages, and security \u2013 was completed in January 2022. As current&nbsp;<strong>CEO of Paratus Group, Barney Harmse<\/strong>&nbsp;explains: \u201cNamibia has higher internet connection levels \u2013 at 40.5% compared with an average of 29% for sub-Saharan African countries \u2013 but has relied upon the West Africa Cable System (WACS) for its international connectivity until now.&nbsp; The landing of the Equiano cable will significantly increase Namibia\u2019s international bandwidth capacity as it is four times greater than WACS.&nbsp; This will not only ensure better stability of connectivity in the country, but also lower latency and higher speeds in global transmission of data.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is a landmark event and a great day for Namibia\u2019s digital transformation.&nbsp; We are very proud to be the Google landing partner, and infrastructure partner with Telecom Namibia, to deliver better connectivity to everyone in Namibia.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Telecom Namibia CEO, Dr Stanley Shanapinda&nbsp;<\/strong>said: \u201cThe Google Equiano Cable shore landing is a major step in the development of our national telecommunications infrastructure. This cable will become a critical element in meeting Namibia\u2019s current and future international connectivity demands, as the cable incorporates new technology that enables approximately 20 times more network capacity than the current WACS cable. The cable will ensure redundancy for Telecom Namibia and offers an alternative when other routes may be impaired. The volume of information moving around the world has grown exponentially, particularly due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and thus, the cable will further strengthen and enhance the backbone of modern communications in Namibia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cImproved connectivity will accelerate job creation. Between 2022 and 2025, Equiano is expected to indirectly create 21,000 jobs in Namibia, driven by the expansion of the digital economy and associated business sectors.&nbsp; This is also in line with Namibia\u2019s long-term development framework \u2013 Vision 2030 \u2013 which positions ICT as a key pillar of the country\u2019s economy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Harmse concludes: \u201cEquiano will make an enduring and valuable contribution towards the development of Namibia\u2019s communications infrastructure. We are proud partners in this intervention to deliver improved internet quality to the people of Namibia.&nbsp; And this is just&nbsp;<em>one<\/em>&nbsp;intervention in which Paratus is involved towards the shared goal of transforming Africa through digital access to more information and content.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-ends-<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Paratus<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/null\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paratus<\/a>&nbsp;is Africa\u2019s quality network. With an eye on the future, the group\u2019s investment in infrastructure underscores its long-term commitment to transform Africa through exceptional digital infrastructure and customer service. Paratus is managed by a passionate and professional operational team in seven African countries \u2013 Angola, Botswana, DRC, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia.&nbsp; The business\u2019s extended network provides a satellite connectivity-focused service in more than 30 African countries to a magnitude of customer satellite connections across Africa.&nbsp; This connects African businesses across the continent and delivers end-to-end service excellence. The group\u2019s footprint extends beyond Africa to international (points of presence) PoPs in Europe, the UK and the USA.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Born and bred in Africa, Paratus is thinking big as it grows its footprint to deliver Africa\u2019s quality network.\u00a0 By understanding the unique opportunities that Africa offers businesses and individuals to break boundaries and to connect without limits, Paratus is committed to raising the bar for providing quality connectivity in Africa.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Notes to journalists<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>The co-operation between Paratus and Telecom Namibia reflects the spirit and objectives of the Communications Act, as envisioned by the Namibian government. Collaboration by local operators<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is proving that the benefits of cooperation are far-reaching not only for customers but also for the entire ICT market in Namibia and beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of the Google Economic Impact Study is available here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/africapractice.com\/equiano-namibia-eia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/africapractice.com\/equiano-namibia-eia\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An explanation of the Equiano Cable is available here&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/null\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=phzGN7YTSB4)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Issued on behalf of Paratus Group by Wired Communications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For media enquiries, interviews, more information, and pictures, please contact:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lana Martens: lana@wiredcommunications.co.za&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meagan Karsten: meagan@wiredcommunications.co.za&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>23 June 2022, Swakopmund:&nbsp; 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