PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt and ZOI to construct AAE-2 subsea cable linking Asia, Africa and Europe

In a landmark move to advance global connectivity, a consortium of four powerful subsea cable operators, namely PCCW Global, Sparkle, Telecom Egypt, and Zain Omantel International (ZOI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the construction of the Asia-Africa-Europe-2 (AAE-2) subsea cable system. The project aims to establish a robust next-generation subsea digital link connecting Hong Kong and Singapore to Italy, traversing secure and high-capacity terrestrial corridors across Thailand, the Arabian Peninsula, and Egypt. It is planned to strategically deliver unprecedented capacity and foster seamless, reliable connectivity across the three continents.

AAE-2 will also feature strategic extensions to additional key destinations across its route, further enhancing intercontinental connectivity and supporting the growing demands of cloud services, content delivery, and digital transformation initiatives across the regions.

This ambitious initiative is designed to revolutionize global connectivity by delivering a geographically diverse, resilient, and high-performance route for international traffic. By integrating both subsea and terrestrial infrastructure, AAE-2 will create a future-proof data highway between Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Building on the legacy of the AAE-1 cable, AAE-2 will incorporate the most advanced technological innovations, offering unprecedented bandwidth capacity to serve the tremendous traffic needs and empowering communities and businesses across Asia, Africa, and Europe.