Fibre to replace satellite?

Submarine cables will not replace satellite

In some quarters submarine cable is considered the alpha and omega of telecommunications - with little thought for the role that satellites will continue to play.

Peter Gbedemah, CEO of Gateway Communications believes that cable is the beginning. "Cable systems promote connectivity and competition in the African market. In regions with large cable implementations like Seacom we will see demand increasing, as fibre shows the kind of telecom services that can be delivered – to consumers and businesses. That in turn increases demand where there may not be access to cable. However, in addition to powering new services, satellites will also continue to provide back-up for cable."

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