Africa’s network penetration reaches never-before-seen heights as Angola-based Cables smashes existing regional records to see peak 18448 Tbs traffic. According to the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA), a research network that partners with private organizations globally, the East African company’s latest feat ranks 24th globally, making it the only African outfit in the top 50.
Why the Surge Happened
Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables in Nigeria and West Africa, attributes the traffic surge to heightened demand for digital content, an increasing need for high internet speed, and low-latency connectivity across Africa and beyond. Per the company’s contribution to the growing consumer needs, Mr. Fernandes highlights the company’s commitment to customer satisfaction and upholding vibrant service levels in the region.
The Cables have also become a vital redundancy option for content providers and hyper scalers as parts of Africa and the Red Sea witnessed significant cable faults in recent times, according to another top official of the network company. Other consumer categories highlighted in the massive network demand include streaming and gaming networks that leverage Angola Cables’ backbone and partner networks connecting Europe and Asia at lower latencies.
Angola Cables oversees over 70% of incoming and outgoing traffic in Africa. Monet Cable, an Angola Cables subsidiary, facilitates 20% of North-South American data traffic.
With an extensive subsea cable network that spans over 80,000 km, with connections to major data centers and Internet Exchange Points (IXP), Angola Cables seems poised to maintain its exemplary growth. The CAIDA ranks companies based on their number of direct and indirect connections. According to the research network, Angola Cables boasts various connections that expand its influence in the global digital landscape. Rui Faria, Executive Board member and Chief Commercial Officer for Angola Cables says the team intends to boost its customer satisfaction metrics in Africa and the rest of the world by investing in new technologies and partnerships.
Conclusion
Angola Cables network hits a record peak of 18448 Tbs as the company ranks 24th globally by CAIDA and becomes the first African firm to reach the top 50. Representatives of Angola Cables attribute the traffic surge to increased consumer demand in Africa, North America, and South America amid significant effects of subsea cable mishaps in parts of Africa and the Red Sea.
CAIDA ranks organizations based on the number of direct and indirect connections – a metric that Angola Cable says it plans to improve on in the future.
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