Taba-Aqaba

Overview

Taba-Aqaba is a 13 km submarine cable connecting Taba, Egypt, and Aqaba, Jordan. The cable provides a direct fiber-optic path between the two countries, enhancing communication and data transfer capabilities in this region.

Route and Landings

Egypt: Taba

Jordan: Aqaba

Ownership and Operators

The National Electric Power Company of Jordan is the sole owner of the Taba-Aqaba cable.

Status and Timeline

The cable was Ready for Service (RFS) in 1998. The status is unknown, but it has been operational since then.

Strategic Context

Taba-Aqaba serves as a primary data route between Egypt and Jordan, providing a direct link that can serve as both a main connection and a redundancy option for other cable systems in the region. This intercontinental system contributes to the global network of submarine cables that carry international data traffic.

The National Electric Power Company of Jordan (NEPCO) is a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Electricity and Water in Jordan. Egypt, as one of the largest countries in the Middle East, serves as a key transit hub for regional and international traffic. The Taba-Aqaba cable connects Egypt with Jordan, facilitating data exchange between these two nations and supporting their growing digital economies. Similarly, Aqaba, located on the Red Sea coast, is an important economic center for Jordan, known for its tourism and trade activities.