Fresh Update On Undersea Cable Cut Causing Internet Disruptions In Nigeria, Other African Nations

Fresh Update On Undersea Cable Cut Causing Internet Disruptions In Nigeria, Other African Nations

Chris Wood, the CEO of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), has addressed speculations surrounding the recent massive internet disruptions in Nigeria and other African countries due to an undersea cable cut. Contrary to rumors suggesting irreparable damage, Wood clarified that none of the affected cables had reached the end of their operational life…..READ ALSO Fresh Update Emerges On Price Of Refilling Cooking Gas In Nigeria

He attributed cable cuts to common factors like ship anchors, subsea landslides, and seismic events, emphasizing ongoing repair efforts. However, restoring networks faces challenges due to limited diversity, with repair costs estimated to be millions of dollars per cable. To mitigate risks, WIOCC is investing in the 2Africa cable, providing additional backup layers and enhanced connectivity between Lagos and Akwa Ibom.

The recent internet disruptions in Nigeria and other African countries caused by an undersea cable cut have prompted Chris Wood, CEO of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC), to address circulating speculations. Despite concerns over irreparable damage, Wood clarified that none of the affected cables had reached the end of their operational life.

He identified common causes of cable cuts such as ship anchors, subsea landslides, and seismic events, emphasizing ongoing repair efforts. However, restoring networks faces challenges due to limited diversity, with repair costs estimated to be millions of dollars per cable. To mitigate risks and prevent future incidents, WIOCC is investing in the 2Africa cable, which will provide additional backup layers and enhanced connectivity between Lagos and Akwa Ibom.

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