Cheaper bandwidth on the horizon

ADSL South Africa (Broadband South Africa), 30 March 2008

The construction of the East African Submarine Cable System (EASSy) has started despite previous delays. ADSL and other broadband users in South Africa have something to smile about because the prospect of cheaper bandwidth landing in South Africa sooner rather than later is now stronger than ever.

What is the East African Submarine cable system (EASSy)?

Undersea cable system.

EASSy is the planned fibre-optic undersea cable system, on which construction has started, which will play a critical role in making sure that we have sufficient and affordable bandwidth in South Africa before, during and after the 2010 Soccer World Cup. EASSy will connect no less than 21 African countries with each other and the rest of the world. This will make high-quality Internet and other international communications access services possible to an estimated audience of a ¼ billion of people (250 000 000).

In other words, EASSy is of critical importance in seeing to it that the cost of bandwidth move southwards in South Africa (and elsewhere). EASSy will in essence take Telkom out of the picture when it comes to the supply of sufficient and affordable bandwidth.

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