Achieving Diversity for Europe - Asia Traffic by Building the World’s Deepest Inland Marine Cable in Lake Tanganyika

BCS Group is launching its newly deployed submarine cable inside Lake Tanganyika, reaching a depth of 1,300 meters (five times the previous world record inside Lake Ontario). This session shall detail how the cable is a critical first step in achieving a geographically diverse and low-latency route for Europe-Asia data traffic, mitigating risks associated with current Red Sea infrastructure. We will discuss the unique engineering challenges overcome during the cable's construction in an inland lake environment and its potential to enhance digital access and resilience in the DRC and beyond. Join us to examine this significant development in telecommunications infrastructure.  

BCS GROUP OVERVIEW

BCS Group is a leading wholesale carrier providing fiber connectivity solutions across Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa. With a network spanning 80,000+ km of subsea, backbone, and metro fiber, BCS enables seamless connectivity, reaching over 80 million end users across 15 countries.  Our service offerings include:  Fiber Construction, Carrier-Grade IP Transit, Global & Regional Connectivity, Colocation Services FTTX Solutions. BCS Group is committed to expanding Africa’s digital infrastructure, delivering reliable, high-capacity, and scalable connectivity solutions for carriers, enterprises, and ISPs.