Google constructs Africa-Australia Umoja subsea fiber optic cable for enhanced internet access.

Google is building the first subsea fiber optic cable, called Umoja, that directly connects Africa to Australia, improving internet access in one of the world's least-connected regions. The new infrastructure will start in Kenya, go through several African countries, and cross the ocean to Australia. The project follows the construction of Google's Equiano cable that connects Africa with Europe.

May 23, 2024
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