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Lake Albert 2

In Service

44 km · 0 Landing Points · Ready for Service: 2020

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Specifications

Length44 km
StatusIn Service
Ready for Service2020
Landing Points0
Countries0

Owners

Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS)

Landing Points (0)

About the Lake Albert 2 Cable System

Overview

Lake Albert 2 is a regional submarine cable connecting Kasenyi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Mpeefu in Uganda, with a total length of 44 km. The cable was ready for service in 2020 and is operated by Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS).

Route and Landings

Kasenyi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mpeefu, Uganda

Ownership and Operators

The cable is owned by Bandwidth and Cloud Services (BCS).

Status and Timeline

Lake Albert 2 was ready for service in 2020. The status of the cable is unknown.

Strategic Context

The corridor connects the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, providing a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries. This connection serves as both a primary data route and a redundancy option for neighboring cable systems in the region. The Democratic Republic of Congo is a significant market with growing telecommunications infrastructure, while Uganda has been expanding its digital connectivity to support economic development and improve access to information services.

Lake Albert 2
  • Length44 km
  • StatusIn Service
  • Ready for Service2020

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