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Mobily Launches 140 Tbps Red Sea Cable for Enhanced Connectivity

Mobily Launches 140 Tbps Red Sea Cable for Enhanced Connectivity

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ThreatCluster •October 5, 2026 at 22:27 UTC
  • •Mobily's Red Sea Cable will add 140 Tbps capacity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
  • •The cable aims to enhance regional digital sovereignty and alleviate connectivity bottlenecks.
  • •Future investments will focus on local data centers and AI hosting capabilities.

Mobily announced plans to deploy the Mobily Red Sea Cable, adding 140 Tbps of capacity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. This cable will connect Duba with Sharm El Sheikh, creating a new east-west route for hyperscalers and OTT platforms. The initiative aims to alleviate bottlenecks in traditional Red Sea transit points and enhance regional digital sovereignty as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Mobily's infrastructure includes four subsea gateways and aims to keep computational workloads within the Kingdom. The cable is expected to support low-latency transit and bolster local data center capabilities. Future investments will focus on expanding domestic fiber and AI hosting clusters. The project is positioned to strengthen Saudi Arabia's role as a digital hub connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

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2026-10-02
Mobily showcases digital infrastructure at conference
At Submarine Networks World 2026, Mobily highlighted its integrated digital infrastructure and the significance of the Red Sea Cable.
Telecomreviewasia
2026-10-04
Mobily announces Red Sea Cable plans
Mobily unveiled its plans for the Red Sea Cable at Submarine Networks World 2026, aiming to enhance connectivity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
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What is the capacity of the Mobily Red Sea Cable?
The Mobily Red Sea Cable will add 140 Tbps of capacity between Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
What is the significance of this cable?
The cable aims to enhance regional connectivity and digital sovereignty, supporting various digital platforms and operators.
When is the cable expected to be operational?
Delivery timelines for the optical activation of the cable will dictate when wholesale carriers can utilize the new corridor.