Sparkle and Algérie Télécom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the development of a new subsea cable linking Italy and Algeria.
The agreement was announced during the 6th Italy-Algeria Business Forum held in Rome, in the presence of the President of the Council of Ministers of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, and the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
As part of the MoU, Sparkle and Algérie Télécom will realize a submarine cable linking Italy and Algeria and provide related cybersecurity and cloud computing value-added services (VAS), technical support for data center development, training across key technical topics, as well as a point of presence (PoP) in Europe fully dedicated to Algérie Télécom to support Algeria’s digital transformation.
The new, dedicated submarine cable will provide a high-capacity route to Europe, delivering enhanced performance, ultra-low latency, and full redundancy compared to existing infrastructures.
By doing so, it will also support the growing demand for internet services and digital content, offering an outstanding connectivity experience for both consumers and businesses.
“This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening digital ties between Europe and North Africa,” said Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of Sparkle. “We are proud to contribute to Algeria’s digital future by delivering modern infrastructure as well as innovative and secure solutions for fast and resilient international connectivity.”
“The strategic partnership with Sparkle confirms the long-standing relationship between our two companies and reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence,” commented Adel Bentoumi, CEO of Algérie Télécom. “We believe that this project will play a key role in diversifying our international routes and in meeting the increasing needs of our customers across Algeria.”
