Coral Bridge

Overview

Coral Bridge is an intercontinental submarine cable connecting Taba, Egypt with Aqaba, Jordan. The cable is scheduled to be ready for service in 2025.

Route and Landings

• Egypt: Taba
• Jordan: Aqaba

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by NaiTel and Telecom Egypt.

Status and Timeline

Coral Bridge is scheduled to be ready for service in 2025.

Strategic Context

Coral Bridge connects Taba, a city on the northeastern coast of Egypt near the Sinai Peninsula, with Aqaba, a major port city on the Red Sea bordering Jordan. This intercontinental system plays a role in the broader network of submarine cables that support international data traffic between Africa and the Middle East.

NaiTel is part of the Naijera Communications Group, which has a strong presence in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. Telecom Egypt, on the other hand, is a major telecommunications company serving Egypt and its surrounding areas.

The corridor that Coral Bridge serves is an important route for international data traffic. Aqaba, being a key port city in Jordan, provides a gateway to the Levant region and further into Europe.

Both countries involved—Egypt and Jordan—are significant players in regional telecommunications infrastructure.