The Medusa submarine cable represents a significant step towards bridging the digital divide between Europe and North Africa, connecting countries such as Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, and Egypt with high-capacity fiber optic links. Designed as an open-access system, Medusa provides telecom providers across the region with access to advanced connectivity services, facilitating the deployment of 5G technology, the growth of cloud infrastructure, and the increasing bandwidth demands of artificial intelligence and future technologies. Leveraging Nokia's 1830 GX Series platform and advanced ICE7 coherent optics, capable of transmitting tens of terabits per second per fiber pair, the Medusa submarine cable system is equipped to deliver high-capacity, low-latency connectivity with optimal cost and energy efficiency per transmitted bit.
“Medusa is laying the foundation for a more connected and inclusive digital future. With Nokia’s underwater optical solution, we will be able to offer greater value to our customers, providing them with faster and more reliable connectivity at a lower cost, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving needs. This partnership ensures that we can meet current demands while building a robust, future-proof infrastructure,” says Miguel Ángel Acero, Technical Director and founder of Medusa.
“Medusa is helping to deliver new, faster, and more reliable connectivity to millions of people, opening the door to greater innovation and deeper integration into the global digital economy. At Nokia, we are proud to support this transformative project, which unites continents and enables the future of an AI-driven society,” said John Harrington, senior vice president and head of sales for NI Europe, MEA, and APAC at Nokia.
