Google submarine cable lands in Namibia
6 July 2022
TELECOM Namibia and the Paratus Group announced that the Equiano (Google) submarine cable, which is expected to have a direct impact on connectivity and internet speed in the country, has landed in Swakopmund. An economic impact assessment by Africa Practice and Genesis Analytics found that the cable will be a catalyst for considerable growth, job creation and sustainability. It is also set to increase internet speed by over 2,5 times, while increasing internet penetration by 7,5% in the next three years.
Economic impact of a next-generation subsea internet cable on Africa