South Africans could soon pay 20% less for internet
Google's new undersea cable could mean that South Africa's internet costs drop by 20%.
Google's Equiano subsea internet cable recently landed in Melkbosstrand just outside Cape Town.
The cable arrived earlier this year in August and could mean that South Africa's internet prices might drop by almost 20%.
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According to Business Tech, Google's Equiano cable has 20 times more capacity than the last cable built to serve the region.
This means South Africa can expect faster and cheaper internet.
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South Africa was Equiano's final destination after it already landed in Togo, Nigeria, and Namibia - all the way from Portugal.
Google’s Equiano submarine internet cable has landed on the South African shores.
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The subsea cable is expected to be a massive job creation machine, driven by the expansion of the region’s digital economy.
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