AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSubsea Connectivity: Orange has joined the ReuNION consortium (with Telco OI, Réunicable and La Réunion Connectée) to build a new submarine cable linking La Réunion to South Africa, aiming for a more direct route to cut latency, boost resilience and prepare for the eventual retirement of older regional systems. Orange says the project is still in development (surveys, permitting, manufacturing and marine installation ahead) and will use 16 fiber pairs with capacity up to 20 Tbps per pair; Orange will act as the “landing party,” handling shore permits, civil works, a secure landing station and terrestrial interconnections, while Orange Marine manages deployment and Alcatel Submarine Networks is set to design and manufacture the system. Telecom Industry Signals: In a broader industry roundup, Ciena reported a 37% Q3 sales jump tied to AI-driven network investment, while major telecom players faced scrutiny over outages and deal activity (including Singtel/KKR’s data-centre acquisition closing). Local Community & Media: The Harbor View Neighborhood Association meets Sept. 8 (in person, Facebook stream won’t count for voting). Entertainment Spotlight: Tropika Island of Treasure returns for season 12 on SABC 1 from 23 Sept, featuring Leandie du Randt and other celebrity contestants filmed on Réunion.
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