A few days ago,African Optical fiber network operators-MainOne announced , a submarine cable system with high capacity which connect Nigeria with Cameroon has been built and put into operation.The new submarine cable system will cope with the growth in demand for reliable broadband connection, Cameroon and Cameroon is available through the national broadband network provide Internet connection is an important strategic plan.
As MainOne, Cameroon ministry of posts and telecommunications, and huawei Marine networks achieved a tripartite cooperation, the submarine cable was started the deployment in June, 2015.The Cameroon government provide project investment.
The 1100 kilometers long, 6 groups of submarine cable system for optical fiber for broadband users of Cameroon to deliver up to 12.8 -tbps capacity, and the first day of commissioning will be increased by 40 gb capacity.This capacity improvement will improve the fixed-line broadband penetration Cameroon is extremely low.The Cameroon fixed-line broadband rate of only 5%.