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Meta and Safaricom Launch Submarine Cable to Boost Internet

10/29/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc. and Safaricom will launch a high-capacity submarine cable linking Oman and Kenya.
The project is funded by Meta's Edge Network Services.
It aims to improve internet speeds and reduce latency to boost growth and innovation.
Safaricom Chief Executive Peter Ndegwa says the deal reflects the shift to a technology enterprise under Vision 2030.

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Story summary

Meta Platforms, Inc. and Safaricom will launch a high-capacity submarine cable linking Oman and Kenya.
The project is funded by Meta's Edge Network Services.
It aims to improve internet speeds and reduce latency to boost growth and innovation.
Safaricom Chief Executive Peter Ndegwa says the deal reflects the shift to a technology enterprise under Vision 2030.