Luanda - The Angolan telecommunications multinational, Angola Cables, was ranked 21st largest global internet interconnection operator by the Center for Applied Internet Data Analysis (CAIDA).
According to a press release which ANGOP had access to on Friday, Angola Cables has more than 70% of internet traffic in Africa passing through points on its network, thus becoming the most interconnected operator among the nations of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP),
The note states that the company is also responsible for 1% of global traffic, with a robust infrastructure that processes more than 18,488 Tbps, directly connecting five regions such as Africa, Europe, Latin America, United States of America (USA) and Asia, in addition to ensuring high connectivity, low latency and resilience.
The SACS submarine cable, which connects Angola to Brazil, is a key piece in the company's infrastructure, allowing fast connections to giants such as Amazon, Google and Facebook.
Furthermore, Angola Cables manages AngonIX, one of the main internet traffic exchange points in Africa, having two world-class data centers namely AngoNAP Fortaleza, in Brazil and AngoNAP in Luanda, Angola.
With its own network of submarine cables of more than 33,000 kilometers and access to more than 66 interconnected data centers, the company continues to expand its presence in strategic markets, such as Brazil, Nigeria, South Africa, the United States of America and Portugal, driving digital and economic development in several regions. QCB/MRA/DOJ
