Seacom Suffers Red Sea Subsea Cable Outage, Affecting Connectivity Across East Africa

Seacom, a major telecommunications and subsea cable provider, is currently facing significant disruption to its cable system in the Red Sea. This outage, which has persisted for over 48 hours, is impacting connectivity for customers across East and Southern Africa.

Reports indicate that a portion of Seacom’s East African cable system running through the Red Sea has experienced a disruption. While the exact cause of the outage remains under investigation, initial assessments point to damage within the Red Sea area. Seacom has confirmed that other cables in the region appear to be affected as well.

The Red Sea cable disruption has led to reduced internet connectivity and potential service degradation for users in East and Southern African countries. Businesses and individuals relying on Seacom’s infrastructure may experience slower speeds, delays, and in some cases, complete outages.

Seacom is actively working with its repair partners to assess the damage and determine the feasibility of repairs in the Red Sea. While restoration timelines are still being established, the company has been diligently rerouting traffic and optimizing its network to minimize the impact on customers.

What You Should Know

  • According to Seacom, the disruption is limited only to a part of the cable system, stretching from Mombasa, Kenya to Zafarana, Egypt.
  • This incident occurs just three weeks following a warning issued by Yemeni telecommunications companies regarding the potential sabotage of the Red Sea’s submarine cable network by Houthi rebels.

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