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AFR-IX Telecom Partners with Etihad Salam to Integrate Medusa Subsea Cable into Saudi Network

AFR-IX Telecom has announced a strategic partnership with Saudi telecommunications firm Etihad Salam to establish Saudi Arabia as a key hub for the Medusa subsea cable system. The agreement positions Salam as the primary landing and interconnection partner within the Kingdom, enhancing regional connectivity. This collaboration aims to meet growing demands for digital and cloud services across Saudi Arabia and the GCC region.

Strategic Connectivity Partnership Announced

AFR-IX Telecom, the company behind the pan-European Medusa subsea cable system, has signed a significant connectivity agreement with Saudi telecommunications provider Etihad Salam, according to reports from both companies. The partnership establishes Salam as the primary landing and interconnection hub for the Medusa system within Saudi Arabia through Aqaba, Jordan.