Globacom Glo2 Fiber Cable Expands Southern Connectivity
The Globacom Glo2 fiber cable project will transform broadband access. Globacom has partnered with Huawei to build a second submarine cable from Lagos to southern Nigeria. As a result, the project will strengthen connectivity and meet rising demand for faster internet.
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High-Capacity Infrastructure for Growing Demand
Globacom designed the Glo2 cable to deliver 12 terabits per second across an 850 km route. The company expects to complete the project within 18 months. In addition, the cable will extend connectivity to businesses, offshore oil platforms, and underserved communities.
Nigeria already has several submarine cables. However, many do not provide last-mile connectivity to inland regions. Therefore, Glo2 will help reduce broadband cost gaps between Lagos and remote areas.
Advanced Cable Design and Coverage
Globacom will deploy three fiber pairs to improve performance and reliability. First, one pair will connect Lagos to southern Nigeria. It will also include terrestrial extensions for added redundancy.
Next, the second pair will feature eight switchable branching units. These units will deliver high-capacity connections to offshore oil facilities and coastal communities. Meanwhile, the third pair will include two branching units. These will extend connectivity to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
Economic Impact and Digital Transformation
The Glo2 project will improve telecom services and support economic growth. For example, it will enable real-time data transmission to offshore platforms. As a result, companies can operate more efficiently.
Moreover, the project will strengthen digital infrastructure and expand access to modern communication tools. This will benefit communities across southern Nigeria.
Building on Glo1 Success
The Glo2 cable will complement the existing Glo1 submarine cable, launched in 2010. Notably, Glo1 remains the only cable in Nigeria managed end-to-end by one company, from Lagos to London.
Together, both systems will boost West Africa’s broadband capacity. In turn, they will support long-term digital growth across the region.
