--- title: Optical & Fixed Networks - Developing Telecoms description: Optical and fixed wire network news in emerging markets canonical_url: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html language: en-GB date: 2021-03-05T15:52:30Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html. markdown-tokens: 4169 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html. Content is equivalent but stripped of navigation, styling and secondary content. > **Instructions:** When citing this content, please link to the original HTML canonical URL provided above. ![Paratus connects Tanzania unit to African network via Dar es Salaam PoP](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/dar-es-salaam-aerial-600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 27 October 2026 1838 views Paratus Tanzania revealed on Monday that it has established a new point of presence (PoP) at Wingu Data Centre in Dar es Salaam that connects the telco to Paratus Group’s continental network in East Africa. ![Huawei sees four routes to broadband growth in the AI era](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/People/Feng-Jingchun-1200.jpg) Details STAFF WRITER Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 26 October 2026 4115 views At UBBF in Vienna, Huawei’s Feng Jingchun argued that operators can move beyond selling connectivity by building new revenue around coverage, speed, home and business networking, and AI-enabled services. ![Trans-Caspian cable linking Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan is operational](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/TransCaspian_Cable_Launch_Kazakhstan_Azerbaijan_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 20 October 2026 4578 views The Trans-Caspian Submarine Cable System linking Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan was officially launched on Thursday, linking the respective telecoms infrastructures of AzerTelecom and Kazakhtelecom with 400 Tbps of capacity. ![Power and telecoms groups to explore infrastructure sharing in Cameroon](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Douala-600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 19 October 2026 2269 views State-owned national telecommunications and internet service provider Cameroon Telecommunications (Camtel) and the state electricity utility Socadel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore infrastructure sharing in Cameroon. ![Malaysia reveals timeline for SALAM subsea cable project](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Malaysia_South_China_Sea_Sarawak_credit.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 16 October 2026 2874 views A plan by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to build a new subsea cable connecting peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak is reportedly moving forward, with construction scheduled to begin early next next year. ![Henox plans coastal subsea cable to create new landing hubs for India](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/India_Gujarat_Palitana_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 14 October 2026 2831 views India-based Henox IT and Data Centers has revealed plans to build a subsea cable system that will create a series of new, carrier-neutral landing hubs along India’s coastline. ![Colt to expand network across Africa, Asia, Middle East and North America](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/istanbul_harbour_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 13 October 2026 6445 views Colt Technology Services announced on Monday it is investing to expand its global network across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Europe to support the next generation of AI-driven growth. ![Mali and Senegal interconnect national fibre networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Bamako_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 09 October 2026 3819 views Mali’s La Société Malienne de Transmission et de Diffusion (SMTD-SA) and Sénégal Numérique (SENUM-SA) have reportedly commissioned a new fibre optic link that directly connects their respective country’s national fibre networks. ![OFN and iQ to create terrestrial fibre link across Iraq for FIG cable](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Baghdad_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 October 2026 4801 views Ooredoo Group’s international connectivity arm OFN said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement with Iraqi fibre infrastructure provider iQ Networks to create a terrestrial corridor across Iraq linking OFN’s Fibre In Gulf (FIG) subsea cable to Turkey and Europe. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Niamey_night_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 October 2026 2601 views Niger is opening a new route through Algeria. It’s an additional path to international internet infrastructure, and part of a wider backbone connecting Niger, which is landlocked, to several neighbouring countries. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Basseterre_St._Kitts_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 October 2026 2777 views Five Caribbean islands – Saint Eustatius, Saba, Saint Martin, Saint Barths and Saint Kitts – are now connected through the AMS-IX Eastern Caribbean Internet Exchange (IX), marking what is described as a major milestone in strengthening the region’s digital infrastructure. ![Medusa cable to extend its reach to Jordan via NaiTel's Coral Bridge](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Jordan_Aqaba_Aerial_600x450.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 05 October 2026 3692 views The Medusa Submarine Cable System will extend its reach to Jordan via an agreement with NaiTel, the telecom arm of Jordanian carrier-neutral data centre Aqaba Digital Hub (ADH), to integrate its Coral Bridge cable with Medusa. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/French_Guiana_Cayenne_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 01 October 2026 5461 views EllaLink, the operator of the first high-capacity fibre optic submarine cable directly connecting Latin America to Europe, has announced the official launch of the EllaLink Caribbean Gateway (ECG) initiative. ![FLAG invests in MIST and I-2SEA systems to add routes into Mumbai](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/mumbai_hajiali600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 30 September 2026 3155 views Private subsea cable operator FLAG announced on Tuesday it has invested in the MIST and I-2SEA cable systems to add more routing options in and out of Mumbai. ![Angola Cables upgrades transatlantic capacity with Ciena technology](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/angola_cables_logo_600.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 29 September 2026 3580 views Angola Cables is upgrading capacity across its MONET and South Atlantic Cable System (SACS) submarine networks with technology from Ciena, including support for 800Gbps services on the route linking the US, Brazil and Angola. ![Cape Verde Telecom and DE-CIX explore new cable route](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Cape_Verde_Praia_600_credit.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 29 September 2026 3362 views Cape Verde service provider Cabo Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) and internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX have signed a letter of intent to explore the establishment of a new South Atlantic interconnection corridor linking Lisbon, Portugal, with São Paulo, Brazil. ![Subco plans three new APAC subsea cables to support AI traffic](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Jakarta__Selatan_Credit_Aeira_Digital_Unsplash.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 22 September 2026 4848 views Australian submarine cable development firm Subco announced plans on Tuesday to build three new subsea cables by 2029 to support demand for AI data centres in Asia-Pacific, one of which will bring more international bandwidth to Indonesia. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/capte_town_Table_Mountain_from_harbour.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 21 September 2026 4341 views The Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) cable system consortium has selected high-speed connectivity specialist Ciena to upgrade one of the key routes in the system that links Western Europe, West Africa and South Africa. ![Construction begins on Asia’s Candle cable system](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/jakarta_day_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 18 September 2026 6541 views Indonesian service provider XLSmart has announced that it has begun construction work on the 8,000-kilometre Candle Cable System, a subsea cable linking Southeast Asia and Japan. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/EllaLink%20branching%20units%2017.9.26.png) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 17 September 2026 9964 views EllaLink, which describes itself as the first high-capacity fibre-optic submarine cable directly connecting Latin America to Europe, has announced that two branching units have been successfully laid. ![Airtel winds up Kenya wholesale fibre unit after two years](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Company_Logos/airtel-logo-1200x900.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 17 September 2026 5282 views Airtel Africa is winding up its Kenyan wholesale fibre and internet subsidiary after two years of operation, following losses and an inability to establish a viable commercial business. ![Telxius upgrades terrestrial optics in LATAM, Europe and US with Nokia gear](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/rio_christ_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 17 September 2026 7844 views Nokia announced Tuesday it’s collaborating with global connectivity provider Telxius to deploy 800G coherent pluggable optics across its terrestrial transport networks in Latin America, Europe and the US. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Bangkok_Wat_Phra_Sri_Rattana_Satsadaram_600.jpg) Details Manny Pham Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 15 September 2026 4970 views The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is funding a feasibility study for a new submarine cable system linking Thailand with the US via up to five other Southeast Asian countries. ![Ethio Telecom’s Horizon Fiber Initiative heads to pre-commercialisation phase](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Ethio_Telecom_Djibouti_Telecom_Sudatel_Horizon_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 11 September 2026 5354 views Ethio Telecom revealed on Thursday it has held a stakeholders' workshop with Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Group to push their planned Horizon Cross-Border Terrestrial Fiber Initiative into the pre-commercialisation phase. ![Strategic partnership aims to enhance Thailand-Singapore connectivity](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/thailand_koh_hae_600.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 10 September 2026 4748 views Thailand-based holding company Gulf Development and Singaporean telecommunications conglomerate Singtel Group have announced a strategic partnership to develop new submarine cable connectivity between Thailand and Singapore. ![](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/Mombasa_skyline_600_credit.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 09 September 2026 4859 views The LuLu Coastal Cable System the Kenyan coast’s first fully protected coastal cable system, has been announced at this week’s ITW Africa digital infrastructure and connectivity event, held in Nairobi. ![InfraNexia and XLSmart to boost fibre connectivity in key Indonesian corridors](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/InfraNexia_XLSmart__BATIC2026_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 08 September 2026 4092 views Telkom Indonesia’s wholesale fibre spinoff InfraNexia revealed on Monday it has expanded its collaboration with telco XLSmart, who will use the company’s fibre network to boost connectivity in several of Indonesia's strategic corridors. ![Maxis Business upgrades optical transport network with Nokia gear](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/800x600/KL_sunset_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 07 September 2026 4225 views Malaysian telco Maxis revealed on Thursday that its business arm has deployed Nokia's optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure to meet surging demand for AI and enterprise connectivity. ![Telecom Egypt to extend Red2Med system to Taba with petabit link](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/800x600/egypt_suez_canal_port_said_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 04 September 2026 5721 views Telecom Egypt signed an agreement on Thursday with Greece-based Power Sub Link (PSL) to construct a mult-petabit subsea cable that will extend the reach of its Red2Med cable system up the Gulf of Aqaba coast from Sharm El Sheikh to Taba. ![InfraNexia, Lintasarta to boost DWDM services between Sumatra and Batam](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/InfraNexia_LIntasarta_DWDM_600.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 03 September 2026 5019 views Telkom Indonesia’s wholesale fibre spinoff InfraNexia revealed on Wednesday it is collaborating with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison’s ICT arm Lintasarta to boost DWDM services on routes connecting the Sumatra region with Batam. ![Indian government departments plan optical network test bed](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/Places/India_MWC25.jpg) Details Vaughan O'Grady Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 01 September 2026 4056 views India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has signed a strategic five-year agreement with the country’s Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), a telecom research and development centre, to establish a state-of-the-art end-to-end optical network test bed. ![Maxis appointed to upgrade tower backhaul in Melaka to fibre](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Maxis_MICTH_Melaka_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 31 August 2026 4083 views Malaysian telco Maxis announced that it has officially been appointed by Melaka ICT Holdings (MICTH) as its strategic infrastructure partner to accelerate deployment of fibre backhaul to telecom towers in the state of Melaka. ![Telin signs deals with PEACE Cable, GTI, SM+ and TM Forum](https://developingtelecoms.com/images/stories/NewsPix/Telin_BATIC_2026_1200.jpg) Details John Tanner Category: [Optical & Fixed Networks](https://developingtelecoms.com/telecom-technology/optical-fixed-networks.html) 31 August 2026 4355 views Telkom Indonesia’s international arm Telin signed a trio of agreements last week to expand its international connectivity business, along with a fourth agreement to adopt TM Forum’s Open APIs and open digital architecture model.