The Angolan telecommunications multinational, Angola Cables, has been ranked as the 21st largest global internet interconnection operator by the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA).
With over 70% of Africa’s internet traffic passing through its network points, Angola Cables has become the most interconnected operator among nations of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), solidifying its strategic role in the digital sector, according to a press release accessed by ANGOP this Friday.
The statement notes that the company also accounts for 1% of global traffic, with a robust infrastructure processing over 18,488 Tbps. It directly connects five regions: Africa, Europe, Latin America, the United States, and Asia, ensuring high connectivity, low latency, and resilience.
The SACS submarine cable, which connects Angola to Brazil, is a cornerstone of the company’s infrastructure, enabling rapid connections to tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Facebook.
Additionally, Angola Cables manages AngonIX, one of Africa’s leading internet exchange points, and operates two world-class data centers: AngoNAP Fortaleza in Brazil and AngoNAP in Luanda, Angola.
With its proprietary submarine cable network spanning over 33,000 kilometers and access to more than 66 interconnected data centers, the company continues to expand its presence in strategic markets such as Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa, the United States, and Portugal, driving digital and economic development in various regions.
Source: Angop
