DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom sign partnership to plan South Atlantic corridor
Type: Partnership · Technology: Telecom · Country: Cabo Verde · Announced: 2026-09-29
DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom signed a partnership to plan a South Atlantic corridor announced in the article on 2026-09-29. The collaboration covers planning for a subsea and digital connection corridor across the South Atlantic anchored by Cabo Verde and leveraging DE-CIX's internet exchange expertise in the region. The project scope described links internet exchange and subsea connectivity work focused on improving routes between West Africa, South America and Europe via Cabo Verde geography. The deal is positioned to strengthen Cabo Verde Telecom's role as a regional connectivity hub and to extend DE-CIX's exchange footprint across the South Atlantic maritime route. The article frames the arrangement as a formal planning partnership between the two named organisations rather than an executed construction contract or financing package.
Counterparties
- DE-CIX (Partner)
- Cabo Verde Telecom (Partner)
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