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Libyan telecom companies, as well as private sector to effectively connect and communications and internet services.
communication sector experts and operate submarine cables, fostering a Libya will subsequently have the capability
engineers. Ibrahim Rehab, Chairman of competitive environment with public sector to export these services to countries such
LUIC, expressed optimism about this organizations. This approach aligns with as Chad, Niger, Mali, and Central African
contract’s potential. It is expected to propel the strategic vision set forth by the Libyan nations. Moreover, the connection to the
Libya’s telecommunications sector forward, government in Tripoli, aimed at enhancing Medusa cable will address challenges
aligning it with the progress observed the telecommunications sector through associated with maritime connectivity
in nations that have already integrated licenses to connect with the Medusa networks by creating new data channels
with the Medusa cable network. Libya’s submarine cable, thereby supporting Libya’s in Tripoli and Benghazi. This diversification
participation will enable it to export telecom digital transformation by ensuring secure of data movement is set to alleviate
and internet services to African countries, diversification of communication sources. congestion while increasing capacity
marking a significant economic opportunity Mohamed Al-Nasr, Director of Al-Shafaq through cables containing a greater
and diversifying employment prospects Al-Dhahabi Communications Company, number of fibers. The Medusa submarine
in the telecommunications field. Rehab a part of the LUIC consortium, shared cable system segments consist of 24 fiber
highlighted that incorporating the Medusa insights regarding the connection process pairs, transmitting approximately 20 Tbps
submarine cable system into Libya’s to the Medusa cable. Work on this project per fiber pair. This integration with the
communication infrastructure will offer commenced toward the end of the previous Medusa cable is poised to position Libya
additional communication solutions and year, particularly with the impending as a digital gateway to Africa. It not only
diversify submarine cable infrastructure. expiration of the submarine cable linking bolsters Libya’s digital sovereignty securely
This development represents a significant Italy in 2025. Connecting to the Medusa and in an advanced manner but also
advancement in Libya’s communication cable is expected to take approximately aligns with the national strategy for digital
sector, positioning the nation as a vital 26 months. Once completed, it promises transformation in the country.
hub linking Europe and Africa. Moreover, to usher in a substantial improvement in
Rehab emphasized the ability of the local the quality, capacity, and speed of local

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