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Telecom Egypt launches WeConnect to mix Mediterranean and Red Sea subsea systems
Telecom Egypt , Egypt ’ s first integrated telecom operator and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region , has launched its new WeConnect ecosystem , providing agile access to Egypt ’ s extensive subsea cable infrastructure . WeConnect enables users to mix and match connectivity between subsea cable systems in the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea using an open and neutral model .
With globally competitive pricing schemes , WeConnect ’ s digital platform enables users to click-to-order cross-connectivity between the 14 subsea cable systems landing in Egypt ’ s 10 cable stations , linked via the 10 terrestrial routes spanning the country . WeConnect users will easily manage their commercial agreements through the online platform to enjoy accelerated access to the growing number of subsea cable systems with greater agility , adaptability , diversity , and resiliency .
Telecom Egypt has made strategic investments in 15 subsea cable systems globally , with more than 5 cable systems coming into service in the near future . Egypt ’ s coastlines , spanning 1,951km on the Red Sea and another 995km on the Mediterranean Sea , enable Telecom Egypt to offer diversity and resiliency in cable landing locations . opportunity , while having full control over their subsea cable connectivity . WeConnect provides efficient scalability , with the potential to promote the reach of all applications and services to billions of potential end users .
Building on Egypt ’ s geographic and geopolitical advantages , and with an open , neutral and transparent cross-connection model , Telecom Egypt emphasizes its position as a go-to destination for international connectivity and a global digital infrastructure hub . Thanks to this new , attractive , standardised pricing model , partners can now easily “ land and expand ” and grow their digital infrastructure across three continents : Asia , Africa and Europe .
Mohamed Nasr , Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Telecom Egypt ,
Mohamed Nasr , Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Telecom Egypt commented : “ We have a clear vision that WeConnect will accelerate and support the deployment of our customers ’ digital infrastructure . It will further enhance how our global partners choose to cross-connect their capacity over various subsea systems . WeConnect is our way of adding value to our partners by enabling them to make the best use of their assets , which will ultimately echo into the end user experience globally .”
Seif Mounib , Vice President for International and Wholesale at Telecom Egypt , commented : “ All our investments focus on accelerating how our partners connect and grow their global network reach . WeConnect is a great step forward in enhancing our operational excellence , demonstrating our commitment to providing an open and transparent global digital infrastructure hub for the international community .” p
As the world witnesses increasing demand for connectivity , Telecom Egypt sees a huge opportunity to satisfy those needs and take global connectivity to the next level through innovative initiatives and state-ofthe-art projects .
Through WeConnect ’ s cross-connection ecosystem , Telecom Egypt ’ s partners can easily log into the platform and route their traffic over different systems , enabling them to scale-up wherever they see an
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