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RNS Number : 3818P  Telecom Egypt S.A.E  02 July 2025

SEA-ME-WE-6 Subsea Cable Completes its Two Landings and Crossing Activities in
Egypt

2 July 2025: Telecom Egypt, the total telecom operator in Egypt and one of the
largest subsea cables operators in the region, along with SubCom, the global
subsea data system supplier, announced the successful completion of the two
landings of the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE-6)
subsea cable system in Egypt: one in Port Said on the Mediterranean coast, and
the other in Ras Ghareb on the Red Sea.

 

Telecom Egypt facilitated the connection between the two coastal landing
points by ensuring diverse and resilient terrestrial crossing routes were in
place. With this, the SEA-ME-WE-6 subsea cable has completed its landing
activities in Egypt. This milestone marks a significant step in the ongoing
expansion of the cable system, which is expected to further strengthen
connectivity across the region once it becomes operational.

 

SEA-ME-WE-6 is the sixth edition of the SEA-ME-WE cable system family. The
system connects Singapore (Tuas) to France (Marseille), crossing Egypt's
territory terrestrially. SubCom serves as the contractor responsible for
building the subsea cable system.

 

Upon completion, the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable system will establish a strategic
connection between Africa, Asia, and Europe through its 17 landing points,
significantly enhancing global network infrastructure. Spanning a distance of
21,700 km, the system's consortium comprises 16 major subsea cable providers,
including Telecom Egypt, alongside BEYON B.S.C (Bahrain), Bangladesh Submarine
Cables PLC, Bharti Airtel Ltd. (India), China United Network Communications
Group Company Limited, Dhiraagu (Maldives), Djibouti Telecom, Microsoft
(United States), Mobily (Saudi Arabia), Orange (France), PCCW Global , Singtel
(Singapore), Sri Lanka Telecom, Telekom Malaysia, Telin (Indonesia), and Trans
World Associates (Pakistan).

Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Egypt,
commented:

"We are thrilled to announce the successful landings of the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable
system in Port Said and Ras Ghareb, marking another significant milestone in
our journey to expand Telecom Egypt's global reach and strengthen our subsea
infrastructure. These two landings enable the connection between the Red Sea
and Mediterranean segments of the cable via two diversified unique trans-Egypt
terrestrial crossing routes.

Over the years, the Eurasia route between Southeast Asia and Europe has proven
its importance and effectiveness in carrying critical telecommunication
traffic. Thus, we keep developing new routes to connect Singapore and Egypt,
adding layers of diversity, enhanced marine paths and much-needed capacity.

These strategic landings underscore our commitment to enabling countries
across the region and beyond to realize their digital ambitions by investing
in building a robust, resilient, and future-ready network to serve the global
subsea community."

 

David Coughlan, President and CEO of SubCom, commented:

"Our congratulations to Telecom Egypt and its consortium partners on the
landings of SEA-ME-WE-6 in Port Said and Ras Ghareb, which are another major
step towards the complete deployment of this expansive subsea cable system.
From engineering to route design, and manufacturing to installation, SubCom
has played a vital role in making SEA-ME-WE-6 a reality for its operators and
their customers. Our team looks forward to the next set of milestones
associated with this impressive project."

 

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About Telecom Egypt:

Telecom Egypt is a total telecom services provider in Egypt that provides a
wide array of services to a diverse customer base. Serving individuals,
communities, SOHOs, SMEs and large enterprises, Telecom Egypt offers a
comprehensive, innovative, and diversified portfolio of services, ranging from
fixed and mobile voice to essential data solutions crucial in today's digital
landscape. These services also include high-speed internet, smart solutions,
data center facilities, and cloud computing solutions tailored for businesses.

With a rich heritage of about 170 years, Telecom Egypt continues to lead the
Egyptian telecom market by providing cutting-edge technology, robust
infrastructure, and an extensive network of subsea cables to meet the needs of
its enterprise and consumer clientele. The company's pivotal role in Egypt's
telecommunications landscape is underscored by its expansive network coverage,
broad service range, and dedication to fostering innovation. Aside from its
mobile operation "WE", Telecom Egypt holds a significant 45% ownership stake
in Vodafone Egypt. Telecom Egypt's shares and GDRs (Ticker: ETEL.CA; TEEG.LN)
are traded on the Egyptian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange.

 

For more information, contact:

The Investor Relations Team

Email: investor.relations@te.eg (mailto:investor.relations@te.eg)

 

About SubCom:

SubCom engineers, manufactures, and installs subsea fiber optic data cables -
the unsung heroes of global communication. With an unrelenting focus on
quality, reliability, and value, SubCom offers flexible end-to-end building
blocks for the high-tech networks that are the backbone of the world's digital
infrastructure. While the company's origins date back to the mid-19th century,
SubCom has deployed enough cable to circle the equator more than 25 times
since its entry into the communications industry in 1955. For more
information, visit www.subcom.com (http://www.subcom.com) .

 

Press Contact:

Courtney McDaniel; info@subcom.com (mailto:info@subcom.com)

 

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