Ooredoo creates international Fiber Networks business to meet data services demand.

The article focuses on recent developments in submarine fiber optic cable infrastructure and connectivity projects worldwide. It highlights the Jamaican government's letter of intent to join the Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) TAM-1 cable project to enhance digital infrastructure and reduce reliance on a single subsea cable. Ooredoo Group has established Ooredoo Fiber Networks (OFN), a new entity to manage and expand its international submarine cable assets, aiming to strengthen connectivity between Europe and Asia. Additionally, GNX has launched a new Point of Presence at E& Carrier & Wholesale’s SmartHub in Fujairah, UAE, while Vodacom Mocambique and Bayobab Zambia have initiated a cross-border fiber interconnection to improve regional digital inclusion and resilience. The article also notes Altibox Carrier’s integration of the NO-UK subsea cable into Scotland’s AI Growth Zone data centers, enhancing low-latency connectivity between Norway and Scotland.